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Art Deco 1920's Bronze and Bone Figurine, 'Ballerina'
Located in Lincoln, GB
' is a mesmerizing blend of bronze and bone. Gracefully poised in a dynamic dance pose, the sleek lines
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chiparus Bronze and Bone Art Deco Hush Sculpture
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
celebrate famous artists of the Art Deco period .
The elaborate use of ivory, like here and of bronze is
Category
Vintage 1920s Romanian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hand Painted Miniature Portrait of a Lady ca. late 19th C. Bronze and Bone Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A late 19th Century hand painted mature portrait in a bone and Bronze frame with velvet backing and
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Paintings
Materials
Bronze
H 5.75 in W 4.25 in D 0.5 in
Antique Meiji Period Bronze & Bone Elephant Sculpture, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Meiji Period bronze and bone sculpture - dramatic fine casting of an elephant and tiger
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 8.13 in W 8.75 in D 4.5 in
Portal Necklace Construction (with Plus, B+MR+MZ)
By Parts of Four
Located in Paris, FR
Chain necklace made of a combination of brass, bronze and bone. All organic chain is carved by hand
Category
2010s Chain Necklaces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Portal Necklace Construction (with Plus, B+MR+MZ)
By Parts of Four
Located in PARIS, FR
Chain necklace made of a combination of brass, bronze and bone. All organic chain is carved by hand
Category
2010s Chain Necklaces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful E.F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Black Enamel Carved Bone Cherubs Fruit Bowl
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Rare And Highly Collectible Signed E.F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze With Black Enamel Interior Rim And
Category
20th Century Belle Époque Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
H 1.75 in W 11 in D 7.75 in
Bangle Carved Bone Jasper Bronze
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very nice big bangle with jasper and Carved bone elements bronze linked. Hight cm 8,5.
All Giulia
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Bangles
Materials
Bronze
Diamond Sideboard, in Bone White Finish
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
and presence.
Shown here in bone white ash and antique bronze accents, the piece is also available
Category
2010s Canadian Other Sideboards
Materials
Aluminum
Period French Art Deco Cabinet in Plum Pudding Mahogany and Bronze Doré
By Haentges Freres
Located in Brooklyn, NY
botanical tablets in ebony. The lower case is outfitted with six drawers with round chiseled bronze bail
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Wolf with Bone, Wildlife Bronze on Wood Base, Western Art Sculpture
By Charles Marion Russell
Located in Whitefish, MT
Posthumous C.M. Russell (1864-1926)
Bronze on wood plaque
Foundry: Cottonwood
8" x 11" x 7"
Edition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Egyptian Revival Bronze Round Pharaoh Case W/ Carved Bone Face, Circa 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
cast bronze case. Adorned with a meticulously carved bone face, the removable lid showcases a regal
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Silver and Bronze Necklace
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Mexico City, MX
silver collar shows a bone-shaped design. The silver plated bronze round pendant shows bas-relief spirals
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Thomason Patent Corkscrew with Bone Handle c1810
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
: Bronze, bone, bristle.
Size : 18.5x11.7cm when clsoed
Condition : Excellent - some very fine nicks and
Category
Antique Early 1800s British Regency Tableware
Materials
Metal
Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Walnut, Fruitwood, and Bone Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, giltwood, and bone side table. The one door, one drawer side table is raised by elegant lightly curved
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Side Tables
Materials
Bone, Fruitwood, Walnut, Giltwood
H 34 in W 17 in D 14.25 in
Mythological Figure (Bone Figure)
By Jim Ritchie
Located in New York, NY
Edition 1/8
Medium: Patinated bronze
Jim Ritchie (1929-2017) born in Montreal, Canada, is known
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Diamond Sideboard in White Oak and Antique Bronze by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
and presence.
Shown here in White Oak with Antique Bronze accents, the piece is also available in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Important Antwerp Cabinet In Tortoiseshell, Ebony And Bronze, 17th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Important Antwerp Cabinet In tortoiseshell, ebony And Bronze, theater in ebony and bone marquetry
Category
Antique 17th Century Belgian Louis XIII Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
H 66.54 in W 51.19 in D 21.26 in
Karl Springer Style Bone Inlay and Mirror Console
Located in Miami, FL
A Chic Console with Bone Inlay, Mirrored Table Top/Shelf,and Nickeled Bronze Accents in the Style
Category
Vintage 1970s American Console Tables
Materials
Mirror
Bone Druzy Ring Gold Tone
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Hand made druzy ring with crystal blu agate, bronze, gold plated, size 14 adjustable.
All Giulia
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Materials
Agate, Bronze
Bronze Sculpture by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze sculpture by Artiss
Dimensions: L 67 x W 30 x H 57 cm
Materials: Mlachite, Bronze
Artiss is
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Pennon Pendant Light, Bronze by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
: Bronze, bone China
When Adam Yeats and Robbie Llewellyn founded Bert Frank in 2013 it was a meeting of
Category
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan necklace made of silver, onyx and bone, 50s
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
The top part is made of black and white marble that is embedded in bronze, the bronze is gilded
Category
Vintage 1940s Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Silver
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H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in Dm 15.75 in L 15.75 in
19th Century Victorian Burled Walnut, Bone and Jeweled Box
Located in Hudson, NY
. The box is then mounted with gilded bronze and engraved mounts set with bone discs and further
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Pennon Wall Light, Bronze by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Pennon wall light - Bronze by Bert Frank
Dimensions: 62.6 x 13.4 x 6 cm
Materials: Bronze, Bone
Category
2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze Vintage Pied Piper of Hamelin by Eugène Barillot, circa 1890
By Eugène Barillot
Located in Vienna, AT
There is a GORGEOUS BRONZE FIGURINE presented:
It is The Pied Piper of Hamelin* playing the pipe
Category
Antique 1890s French Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Transition Marquetry Gilt Bronze Desk Bureau Plat
Located in Berlin, DE
gilt-bronze mounted double-face desk or bureau plat with herring-bone marquetry. The kidney shaped top
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 31.11 in W 40.95 in D 29.14 in
Bronze Warthog sculpture
Located in Knysna, ZA
are a combination of bone and cartilage. It protects their face when they fight.
They sleep
Category
2010s Naturalistic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pal Kepenyes Lion Steel and Bronze Sculpture
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Pal Kepenyes Lion Steel and Bronze Sculpture eyes made in semi-precious
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Oversized Japanese Ten-Drawer Cabinet Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
that gives them a lovely fabric-like finish, and hung with heavy bronze hinges.
On the doors are
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vienna Bronze Bull, Mounted on Green Onyx Base, ca. 1920
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
Nicely detailed Vienna Bronze bull with bone horns and mounted on a circular onyx base. In the
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Inkwell with Bronze Moose, Ashtray and Ink Dryer, Art Deco, Europe
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning Art Deco Desk Set :
An Early 20th Century Ink Set - Inkwell
with a Bronze Moose or Elk
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Very Large and Important Bronze Figure of an Elephant by Genryusai Seya, Meiji
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very large and important bronze figure of an elephant by Genryusai Seya,
Meiji Period (1868-1912
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silvered bronze elephant figure / sculpture bookends signed G. H. Laurent and stamped 24
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 7.49 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Italian 19th Century Bronze and Marble Statue of a Nobleman on His Horse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian 19th century patinated bronze, Vert Levanto and black Belgian marble statue of
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Incredible 19th Century Continental Tortoiseshell and Silver Collectors Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
, bronze capitals, silver and bronze mounts, scagliola flower inlaid decorations, and ebonized frame
Category
Antique 19th Century European Cabinets
Materials
Silver, Bronze
H 61 in W 46.75 in D 17.75 in
1980s Tarquin Ebker Black + Bronze Silk Chiffon Batik Print Strapless 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Avant Garde vintage 80s TARQUIN EBKER black and metallic bronze batik print silk chiffon
Category
1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Bronze Lamp with Malachite by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze lamp with Malachite by ARTISS
Dimensions: W 54 x D 54 x H 112 cm
Materials: Malachite
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
17th Century Italian Holy Water Stoup
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian holy water stoup. Second half of the 17th century.
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Bronze, Silver
Pennon Floor Lamp, Bronze by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Pennon floor lamp - bronze by Bert Frank
Dimensions: 140.5 x 37.9 x 13.9 cm
Materials: Bronze, bone
Category
2010s British Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Italian Mid 18th Century Louis XV Period Center Table/Desk circa 1740
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, Charmwood and bone center table/desk circa 1740. This table from the Piedmont region is raised by elegant
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bone, Rosewood, Walnut
Impressive Black Marble Inkwell with Bronze Ducks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredible black marble inkwell that is truly an objet d'arte, having two lyrical bronze ducks with
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Docket and His Bird Collection plate (uniquely hand signed and inscribed)
By Tracey Emin
Located in New York, NY
), 2019
Fine Bone China (Hand signed, warmly inscribed and and dated)
Signed and dated by Tracey Emin
Category
2010s Pop Art Animal Prints
Materials
Ceramic
Pennon Table Lamp, Bronze by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Pennon table lamp - Bronze by Bert Frank
Dimensions: 42 x 13.9 x 15.7 cm
Materials: Bronze, Bone
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Porch Table with Malachite by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze porch table with Malachite by ARTISS
Dimensions: L 137 x W 42 x H 88 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Bronze Porch Table with Malachite by ARTISS
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze porch table with Malachite by ARTISS
Dimensions: L 125 x W 50 x H 92 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Pair of French Boulle Side Cabinets
Located in Montreal, QC
bronze panels, bone roundels and brackets: the base is veneered in scarlet and raised on ebonized and
Category
Antique 1880s French Moorish Cabinets
Materials
Bone
Bronze Figure of a Bulldog, by Friedrich Gornik
Located in New York, NY
French bulldog signed 'F. Gornick' with Aust-Reich founders mark.
With ivorine bone.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Jaguar Bronze Sculpture Polished Wild Animal In Stock
By Chris Tap
Located in Utrecht, NL
Jaguar Bronze Sculpture Polished Wild Animal In Stock
Chris Tap (1973, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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H 37.41 in W 39.38 in
Unique Bronze Sculpture Of Viking With Battle Axe
Located in Norwood, NJ
Unique, one of a kind, French 19th century patinated bronze sculpture using multiple materials
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Black Resin and Agate Coffee Table by Ado Chale
By Ado Chale
Located in London, GB
exquisite inlays in petrified wood, minerals or bone. These substances are then arranged and coated with
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
Baldwin Bed, leather bed w/ metal trim and wood nightstand w/ stone top (Queen)
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
Stainless Steel, Polished Bronze, Dark Bronze, Graphite
Leather: Rottet Collection leather colors Bone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Stone, Marble, Bronze, Stainless Steel
H 47 in W 132 in D 83.5 in
Baldwin Bed, leather bed w/ metal trim and wood nightstand w/ stone top (King)
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
Stainless Steel, Polished Bronze, Dark Bronze, Graphite
Leather: Rottet Collection leather colors Bone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Stone, Marble, Bronze, Stainless Steel
H 47 in W 132 in D 83.5 in
Bronze Skeleton Praying Hands Sculpture - Titled Eternal Hope - Signed Park '92
By Blackman Cruz, Amanda & Björn Sjöling
Located in St. Louis, MO
Cast bronze life size gothic skeleton / bone praying hands sculpture, titled on base Eternal Hope
Category
1990s American Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 6.5 in W 3.38 in D 4.5 in
Bronze Sculpture - Edition of 3 - Howard Lewis - "Bilencia" 2023
By Howard Lewis
Located in White Plains, NY
Bronze Sculpture with Black Granite base - Edition of 3 - Howard Lewis - "Bilencia" 2023
You would
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 26 in W 9 in D 9 in
Victor Demanet Sculpture "the Archer" in Bronze, Signed 1925
By Victor Demanet
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Art Deco bronze sculpture designed by the famous French artist Victor Demanet in 1925
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts
Materials
Bronze
Antique Alabaster & Bronze Seated Sculpture of Performer, Signed Victor C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique bronze sculpture of a seated woman performer by Victor mounted on base with elements
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
H 6.5 in W 4 in D 3.25 in
La Famille-original figurative bronze sculpture-artwork for sale-contemporary
By Nicola Godden
Located in London, Chelsea
"La Famille" by Nicola Godden is a poignant original figurative bronze sculpture that celebrates
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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H 14.18 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Couroc Resin Tray with Sailing Ships and Compass
By The Couroc Company
Located in Downingtown, PA
compass and to the top right a bronze sextant. The reverse with a slightly raised circular foot to each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Resin
Jaguar Standing Bronze Sculpture Wildlife Wild Animal Realisme Contemporary
By Chris Tap
Located in Utrecht, NL
Jaguar Standing Bronze Sculpture Wildlife Wild Animal Realisme Contemporary
Chris Tap (1973
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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H 38.59 in W 45.28 in D 13.78 in
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Bronze And Bone For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bronze and bone you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each bronze and bone for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. There are 352 variations of the antique or vintage bronze and bone you’re looking for, while we also have 42 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bronze and bone, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bronze and bone, designed in the Art Deco, modern or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made bronze and bone has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ado Chale, Jaimal Odedra and Georges H. Laurent are consistently popular.
How Much is a Bronze And Bone?
Prices for a bronze and bone start at $58 and top out at $257,650 with the average selling for $3,413.
Questions About Bronze And Bone
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Whether bone china is still made from bones varies from maker to maker. Many manufacturers continue to produce bone china out of the traditional blend of china stone, china clay and animal bone ash. However, others have switched to synthetic bone ash for producing all or some of their pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of bone china.
- What does bone china mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term bone china means porcelain dinnerware and serveware made of a mix of bone ash, kaolin clay and feldspathic material. It has a translucent look that works well with highly detailed painted finishes. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of bone china.
- What is bone inlay furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bone inlay furniture is any piece of furniture that shows off embedded pieces of bone. Often, the inlay is in an intricate geometric or floral pattern. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of bone inlay furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is bone carving called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bone carving is called scrimshaw, which means any engravings or carvings done in ivory or bone. Traditionally a hobby for whalers, designs featured could be very simple, and as techniques advanced, so did the artwork. Engravings depicted detailed scenes with engraving work done with pigments for color. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic bone carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Is Wedgwood bone china?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wedgwood is bone china. According to its website, bone china is considered one of the most refined and luxurious materials for table use, no matter what the meal or occasion. Wedgwood has a long history of high-quality and luxurious bone china. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic bone china pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wedgwood is made with bone china, which is a type of porcelain. The fine bone china brand was founded in England in 1759, and is still considered one of the top porcelain makers of today. You can find antique and contemporary Wedgwood designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Limoges china bone china?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Limoges china is very similar to bone china, but it was not until the late 1700s that the ingredient kaolin, which is integral to bone china, was discovered near Limoges. Therefore, Limoges china made before this point is not truly bone china. Shop an array of authentic Limoges china on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Whether bone china or porcelain is better is a matter of personal opinion. Fired at a higher temperature, porcelain tends to have a more durable finish, but bone china is less likely to chip and crack. Some people prefer the weighty feel of porcelain. Others find the lighter quality of bone china to be preferable. Both bone china and porcelain can stand the test of time when finely crafted and properly cared for. Shop a wide range of porcelain and bone china tableware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Most Spode is bone china. During its early decades, Spode was the first to develop a standard formula for the making of bone china, and most of its pieces made after this innovation are examples of bone china. However, particularly early on, Spode did make other types of pottery, such as earthenware. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Spode china.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bone inlay furniture is usually made out of wood or metal. An artisan creates carvings along the top, front or sides of the piece and then carefully applies pieces of natural bone to add ornamentation to the furnishings. On 1stDibs, shop a range of bone inlay furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Thomas Frye introduced bone china to England when he began producing pieces at his factory in Bow, East London in 1748. However, the pieces made by Josiah Spode in Stoke-on-Trent starting in 1789 more closely resemble the decorative china that England is best known for. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of bone china.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Elsa Peretti designed the Tiffany Bone Cuff in the 1970s. To create the curvy bracelet, she drew inspiration from a Roman crypt she visited as a child and from pieces made at the Casa Milà in Barcelona, Spain. Shop a selection of Tiffany bracelets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, bone china is still made in England. As of January 2022, many manufacturers still produced the china in the UK, including Royal Worcester, Spode and Wedgwood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of English bone china from some of the world’s top makers and sellers.
- What is a bronze relief?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A bronze relief refers to a sculptural technique that sees a form added or raised up from a solid background made from the same material. Check out On 1stDibs, find a wide range of sculptures for your home.
- What is a bronze brazier?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A brazier is a compact, short container for burning incense to scent a room, or charcoal for heating or light. Originating in Asia, many were crafted from bronze for durability and a beautiful gleaming look. Browse 1stDibs to find a variety of antique braziers from top sellers around the world.
- What is a bronze cannon?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bronze cannon is a type of heavy weapon used during the 17th century. They became popular tools for warfare because they were lighter than iron guns and therefore easier to transport by land and sea. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique cannons.
- What are Chinese bronzes?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese bronzes refer to bronze objects that were cast in China before 1500 BCE. These bronze items were most likely used as ritual pieces for worship of the user’s ancestors, whose names were often inscribed on the bronze. You’ll find a variety of Chinese bronzes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Depending on the time frame and place they were created, bronze statues can symbolize many aspects of society and culture. For centuries, artists created stunning bronze sculptures to honor gods and leaders. You’ll find a broad selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What do Benin bronzes represent?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Benin bronzes represent the original king and queen of the Edo people as well as other historical figures. The more than 3,000 statues and plaques tell the history of the West African Kingdom of Benin. Shop a collection of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
- How were bronze cannons made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To make a bronze cannon, it was first cast in molds of clay and suspended vertically in a pit. Although bronze was expensive, it was the material chosen over wrought and cast iron because of its durability. You can shop a collection of bronze cannons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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