Meji Bronze Vases with Silver and Gold Highlights (8 words)
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
- 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.
This item has been included into following indexes:
-
oriental objects
- bronze vases, Japanese 238
- bronze, other objects 2,399
Visually similar items
19th century Japanese cloisonne tapering square vase
Rare Wedgwood 'Fairyland' Lustre vase with Tree Serpent decoration designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, 32 cm in height
A pair of fine Japanese bronze vases, early 20th century, of slender baluster form raised on shaped bases, with waisted necks, angular branch style handles to each which wrap partially around the body as flowering stems. Height 39 cm
Pair of Satsuma vases, approx 31 cm high each (2)