Meiji Bronze Vase with Inlaid Silver and Copper

Japanese inlaid bronze vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), of…
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Japanese inlaid bronze vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), of slender form with two mask handles, inlaid in silver, gilt and copper to one side with an old man holding a staff in one hand, the verso with birds amongst fruiting branches, unsigned, height 37.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

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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.
  • Verso - Verso is the "back" side of a sheet of paper, art work, coin or medal. The front side is "recto".

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