Gilt Japanese Temple Candlesticks, 19th Century

A pair of Japanese gilt hinoke-wood temple candlesticks, 19th…
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A pair of Japanese gilt hinoke-wood temple candlesticks, 19th century, each on a domed chrysanthemum base, rising to a slender reeded shaft and spreading capital supporting the bronze pricket, height 81 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.