Bronze Bacchanalian Urns with Classical Motifs
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Pair of 19th century bronze urns, each classically styled, depicting in relief a bacchanalian procession with cherubs and woman in robes reclining on a chariot, set below a vine leaf and grape border below the rim, with twin loop handles terminating with classical masks, set above a pedestal base cast with foliate, beaded and fluted motifs, height 28 cm (2)
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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. - Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
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