Bronze

Bronze is an alloy incorporating a combination of copper, tin and sometimes other elements. It is generally considered a semiprecious metal. The earliest known use of bronze dates back to the 4th millennium BC in Susa (Iran) as well as other primitive sites in Luristan (Iran) and Mesopotamia (Iraq). The great civilisations of China, Egypt, Greece and Rome extensively used bronze to make coins, statues, tools, weapons and armour.

Bronze is superior to iron in many tasks. It can withstand exposure to the natural elements better than stone and other rigid materials. Owing to its unique properties, bronze has many practical applications in all walks of life. It is thus used widely for creating a range of outdoor public sculptures. When melted in the proper conditions, it seamlessly flows into all the crevices of the mould, perfectly reproducing every feature of the most dexterously created model. This makes it ideal for bronze casting art works.

Apart from the above mentioned applications, bronze is also used for making a wide range of frequently used items such as trophies, figurines, medals and bronze jewellery. Art lovers are often on the lookout for superior bronze antique items to expand their personal collections. Antique bronze objects are very popular among art lovers and are a favourite collectors’ item.