“Fingernail Protector” (early 1900s) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Fingernail Protector

Fingernail Protector

TitleFingernail Protector
Dateearly 1900s 20th century
Mediummetal
ClassificationJewelry
OriginChina China
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineFingernail Protector, early 1900s. China. Metal; overall: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade, 1916.426
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Fingernail Protector” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated early 1900s. It is executed in metal and classified as jewelry. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-06