Japanese inlaid bronze vase with high relief patina

A large Japanese inlaid bronze vase, Genryusai Seiya; Meiji…
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A large Japanese inlaid bronze vase, Genryusai Seiya; Meiji period (1868-1912); a fine and large baluster shaped vase applied in high relief with patinated bronze inlays including a caparisoned elephant, a tethered hawk on a perch, a green patinated vase with iris decoration and various large archaic Chinese style vases, signed on the underside 'Seiya saku'. 45 cm high, 27 cm diameter; Provenance: Judy and Ian Burrows collection, Hobart, Tasmania, and thence by descent. Collected 1960 to early 1980s.

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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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