Bronze Satsuma Oil Lamps with Electric Conversion
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A pair of bronze mounted Satsuma oil lamps with electric conversion, Meiji period, 1968-1912, 19th century Kosmos wild & Wessel (Berlin), the pair both finely decorated with two shaped reserves featuring figural narratives set in gardens and interiors, in moriage enamels and gilt surrounded by brocaded borders and decorations, with a Kosmos oil burner set in cast and pierced mounts, later slub silk deep gold shades, height 70 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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- Japanese ceramics, item types - other 2,525
- Satsuma (Japan), item type
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