Satsuma and Gilt Bronze Banquet Lamp, Meiji Period

A fine Satsuma and gilt bronze banquet lamp, Meiji period, late…
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A fine Satsuma and gilt bronze banquet lamp, Meiji period, late 19th century, the slender ovoid lamp base with four alternating reserves of figural narratives and auspicious blossoms between brocaded borders, upon cast bronze mounts, with brass lamp fittings, a clear glass chimney and a milk glass spherical shade decorated with gilt dragons and bats, height 68 cm

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  • Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
  • 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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