Gilt Bronze and Cloisonne Conjoined Vessel with Dragon Buckle

An Opulent gilt bronze and cloisonne conjoined vessel, a…
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An Opulent gilt bronze and cloisonne conjoined vessel, a Qianlong seal mark and possibly the period, raised on a waisted scalloped foot, the twin tubular form with a taller kidney shape and a smaller oval, then tied with a large central dragon buckle tied by a three strand ribbon belt, enamelled in vivid tones of red, yellow, green and blue on a rich turquoise ground, height 16 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.

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