Champleve Bronze Vase with Cloisonne Enamel Cranes

A large Champleve bronze vase, the front and reverse with a…
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A large Champleve bronze vase, the front and reverse with a panel in cloisonne enamel on a gilt ground, 20th century, of red crested cranes, decorated in a continuous scroll pattern in champleve in elaborate stylized lotus scrolls with flower heads and curling leaves, repeated in hues of pink and white enamel, the mouth encircled in cloud pattern, the base in turquoise blue, height 38 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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