Japanese Bronze Vases with Rooster and Hen Decoration
A pair of Japanese bronze vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), of ovoid form, a pair of patinated bronze and mixed metal-inlaid vases with main rooster and hen decoration in gold and alloys, autumn grasses and flowers to the reverse also in gold. Unsigned, 7.48 in. high, 4.13 in. wide.
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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. - Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
This item has been included into following indexes:
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oriental objects
- bronze vases, Japanese 245
- bronze, other objects 2,593
