each circular section finely worked in the form of an egret with its neck intertwined with long stems and partially concealed by large leaves, one half of the buckle terminating in a hook detailed with a lotus flower and pad, the other with an accommodating trapezoidal aperture, the concave underside of each with a circular panel, the stone of a pale celadon colour

Minor bruising and general surface wear.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

牡丹堂藏相類帶扣，收錄於 Angus Forsyth 及 Brian McElney，《Jades from China》，東亞藝術博物館，巴斯，1994年，圖版246。另有一例，定為明代之物，出版於《上海出土唐宋元明清玉器》，上海，2001年，圖板114。台北國立故宮博物院藏一玉件，紋飾與此相類，展於《大汗的世紀：蒙元時代的多元文化與藝術》，台北，2001年，編號IV-13。另見一例，錄於屈志仁，《Chinese Jades from the Collection of the Seattle Art Museum》，西雅圖，1989年，頁65。北京故宮博物院且有兩例，飾雙鳥，錄於《故宮博物院藏品大系玉器篇》，卷5：唐宋遼金元，北京，2011年，圖版152及254。