Liao‑Dynasty Group Of Agate Harness Fittings,10th‑12th Century,

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Dimensions:Largest fragment span 16cm,single agate piece approx.3cm,total weight 767gCondition & Provenance:This assemblage consists of detached noble horse‑harness ornaments.The red agate elements are well preserved with rich original color.Partial pieces retain remnants of original leather backing,which shows decay and fragmentation from burial.Agate surfaces carry genuine excavated patina and earth encrustation without major cracks or chips.No modern cutting,dyeing,gluing or re‑polishing modifications.This group originates from a private steppe‑culture antique collection in San Diego,California,USA.It was obtained through Hong‑Kong antique gallery in 1990s and curated within collector’s specialized holdings of Liao nomadic horse‑gear and gem‑stone artifacts.Description:These Liao agate ornaments are decorative fittings for aristocratic saddles and horse trappings.Shaped into squares,diamonds and other forms,these agates were once inlaid onto saddle arches,reins and straps with partial original leather still preserved.Elaborate agate‑inlaid horse harnesses were status symbols for Liao Khitan nobles.Surviving dispersed groups of such fittings are uncommon.The rich‑toned agates retain authentic burial condition.They serve as valuable physical reference for researching Liao saddle traditions,gem‑stone craftsmanship and nomadic elite culture,with remarkable collectible importance.

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