Meiji Bronze Koro with Lion Dog Panels and Handles

A Japanese bronze Koro or vase, Meiji period, circa 1900, the…
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A Japanese bronze Koro or vase, Meiji period, circa 1900, the ovoid koro with high set rope twist handles and leafy mounts, a domed cover, and two high relief panels to the body featuring lion dogs in garden settings, raised on three cabriole legs upon a pierced circular base, height 24 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.
  • Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

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