Meiji Period Bronze Censer with Immortal and Floral Decorations

Large Japanese Meiji period censer, in bronze and mixed metal,…
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Large Japanese Meiji period censer, in bronze and mixed metal, with a circular top decorated with applied bids and flowers with crenulated apron, above a vase shaped support, decorated with immortal to one side and flowers to the other, above an elaborate support accented with wave scrolls and floral decoration, on stepped foot, height 73 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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