Meiji Period Japanese Inlaid Bronze Vase with Gilt Cranes
A Japanese inlaid bronze vase, Meiji period, standing on four tall waisted legs, the sides inlaid with gilt cranes in flight among copper and blue clouds above gilt florette strewn waves, and set with double loop handles, 10.83 in. high
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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.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- oriental bronzes, figures - bronze figures, cranes and herons 28
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oriental objects
- bronze vases, Japanese 245
- bronze, other objects 2,593
