Meiji Japanese Bronze Dragon Vases with Panels and Marks

A pair of Meiji period substantial Japanese bronze vases each…
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A pair of Meiji period substantial Japanese bronze vases each with two applied three claw dragons and two panels, one depicting birds and foliage, the other a warrior. Character marks verso. Height: 51.7 cm

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  • Verso - Verso is the "back" side of a sheet of paper, art work, coin or medal. The front side is "recto".
  • 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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