Bronze inlaid with speckles

Bronze inlaid with speckles

　　Bronze inlaid with speckles is created by mixing copper with other metals and treating them to produce “speckled bronze.” Handicrafts made from this material are rustic yet captivating, and highly distinctive. Bronze inlaid with speckles crafts are one of the well-known specialty products of Kunming. Representative pieces include the transformed versions of the Ox-Fighting-Tiger Bronze Case, peacocks, and tiger-versus-elephant sculptures. These can be purchased at major department stores and craft art shops. (Yunnan Go: Commonly known as Yünzi, it was a tribute item during the Ming and Qing dynasties and has a history of several hundred years. It is recognized both domestically and internationally as a premium Go game product. Its characteristic lies in the slightly jade-green hue of the white stones and the deep dark green of the black stones, which offer good resilience and a comfortable feel. The two well-known brands are “Yünzi” and “Yongchang.” To purchase Yunnan Go, you can visit major department stores and craft art shops. (Kunming))