Bronze Chinese Jardiniere with Grapevine Relief
A fine bronze Chinese jardiniere, Republic era, first half 20th century, the heavy gauge pot with high relief applied grapevines and fruits upon a darker textured ground, the rim with a molten decor; character marks in a leaf motif underside, height 7.68 in., diameter 9.06 in.
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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. - Decor Bois - "Decor bois" is a French term that translates to "wood decor" in English. It refers to decorative elements painted on porcelain items that simulate decorations in timber, such as carvings.
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