Japanese Meiji Bronze Vase with Carp and Flowers

A Japanese 'Murashi Do' bronze vase, Meiji period (1868-1912),…
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A Japanese 'Murashi Do' bronze vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), of baluster form, a bronze vase finely cast in relief with a carp swimming beneath the surface and floral relief to the neck, 19 cm high, 13 cm wide. Other Notes: Kano Seiun, born in 1871, was active from the Meiji period until the beginning of the Showa period. His work was exhibited in Paris in 1900 and is now in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum.

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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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