Japanese Enamel Dragon Vase with Silver Accents

Exceptional Japanese bronze, silver and enamel vase, of…
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Exceptional Japanese bronze, silver and enamel vase, of handsome baluster form, the silver neck decorated with enamel flowers and foliage, above a pair fo enamel and silver leaf handles, above a fine repeating border of flower heads in tones of yellow, red, green and blue, above a bronze body, decorated with a magnificent silver rampant dragon, amongst cloud scrolls, signed to base and side with gold inlay, height 38.5 cm

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.

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