the first of T-shaped form, worked with three trapezoidal flanges radiating from a convex circular boss detailed with facial features, the flanges pierced with apertures, the stone of a pale celadon colour; the second of rounded triangular form, the convex surface skilfully rendered in low relief with a stylised lion mask, the beast detailed with bushy eyebrows and bulging eyes, below curling locks of mane, the sides pierced with three apertures, the pale celadon stone with icy inclusions

There are tiny bruises and nicks to the edges of the harness ornament, the most significant measuring approx. 0.5 cm. There are also minute nicks to the edges of the reverse of the other ornament. Both pieces are otherwise in overall good condition.
"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.
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此玉節約，與拍品編號232玉節約相近，但其中央半球飾以人面，外延之三個頂端也不採瓣狀，改呈方角。據孫機，〈論近年內蒙古出土突厥與突厥式金銀器〉，《文物》，1993年第8期，頁57，具呈方角頂端之金屬節約出現時間較晚，出土節約似乎也與此吻合。黑龍江金代墓群曾出土瑪瑙節約，頂端呈方角，形制較為簡單，中央凸圓處素面無紋，三端垂直穿孔，而非側鑽隧孔，發表於黑龍江省文物考古工作隊，〈松花江下游奧里米古城及其周圍的金代墓群〉，《文物》，1977年第4期，圖16及頁62。