Gilt Bronze Warwick Vase Copy, 19th Century
A large neoclassical gilt bronze copy of the Warwick vase, 19th century, after the antique, the Warwick vase having an everted egg and dart decorated rim above a series of eight Bacchic mascarons in high relief, pairs of threaded rope and knot handles, above a fluted base and raised on a waisted mottled marble socle, height 9.84 in., width 12.99 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. - Everted - An everted rim is an outwardly turning or flaring outwards rim, as seen the rims on jugs, vases, bowls and dishes.
- Socle - The short plinth, usually cylindrical, that serves as a pedestal for a sculpture or vase
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