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18th–19th century · Gilt silver, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, coral, shell, lapis lazuli, and turquoise · Asian Art

Personal grooming tools were integrated into the elaborate ensemble of jewelry worn by women on important occasions. Dangling below this pair of belt hangings are nail clippers, an ear pick, a nail cleaner, a pin, and tweezers.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th–19th century

Medium

Gilt silver, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, coral, shell, lapis lazuli, and turquoise

Culture

Newari for Tibetan market

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1915