Xu Collection, Upper Volume
Radical: Metal (jīn)
Wan
Kangxi stroke count: 15
Page 1306, Entry 23
Tang Dynasty Rhyme Dictionary (Tangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced wan.
Jade Chapters (Yupian): A decorative ornament for a horse's head.
Zhang Heng, Western Capital Rhapsody (Dongjing fu): Gold ornaments and engraved bridle decorations.
Ma Rong, Ode to the Imperial Hunting Park (Guangcheng song): Gold ornaments and jade inlays.
Correct Character Guide (Zhengzitong): The common term today for silver-inlaid saddle decorations is derived from this.
Collected Works of Xie Tiao: Reflecting the carriage ornaments upon the pines and catalpas.
Commentary: In the Comprehensive Compendium of Institutional History (Duduan) by Cai Yong, it is stated that gold ornaments are horse crests. They are shaped like jade flowers and are positioned in front of the horse's mane.