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A stunning pair of large bronze urns that would look absolutely fabulous in any garden or other outdoor setting.The casting and craftsmanship are second to none and these lidded urns feature ornate classical decoration throughout.These high quality pieces have been produced using the ''lost wax'' (cire perdue) process.Height 165 cm

Width 110 cm

Depth 65 cm

Sometimes called by the French name of ''cire perdue'' or the Latin, ''cera perduta'' is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artist''s sculpture.In industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised.
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