Hartmann, Sadakichi, 1867-1944 · Boston : L. C. Page & co. · leaf 300
ablaze with cheapgilding. Also in the manipulations of metals andamalgams like the skakudo, iron enam-elled with gold, silver, and bronze, theJapanese are past masters. The endlessversatility and brilliancy df idea whichthey display, for instance, in their sword-guards, is marvellous. They have a… … Bronze Vase. THE ORNAMENTAL ARTS 239 produce a picture of variegated colours —far beyond the reach and skill of Westernartisans. Braziers, incense-holders, water-tanks,flower vases, standing lanterns, memorialtablets, and tomb doors gave the bronzeworkers abundance of opportunity toshow their skill…
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