Rare Original Antique Albumen Chinese Aristocrats Long Fingernails Photo China For Sale

Original albumen photograph of two young Chinese men.... men and women from the upper classes, especially literati, grew their nails long as a symbol of wealth: Long nails indicated that their owners did not have to do manual labor. The are unidentified.
The 5.25" x 3.75" photo is on a medium weight mount (6.5" x 4.75") with blank back. The piece is in overall very good antique condition. Very nice details and contrast.
Boxed & signed shipping.

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