Japanese Dragon Koro by Yoshi, Early Meiji Period
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A Japanese patinated bronze tripod Koro, by Yoshi, early Meiji period (1868-1912) of oval section, supported on three feet in the form of finely cast karako (young boys dressed in ancient Chinese clothes), the body decorated with dragons amidst wisps of cloud, all carved in low relief, the shoulders with dragon handles and the cover surmounted by a seated karako wielding a baton among partly pierced clouds, in well patinated and mottled olive & brown tonings; signed Yoshi zo in a rectangular reserve to the underside, height 21 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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