part of the bronze’s appeal being its tendency to form a patina over time. Over months of wear it’ll naturally take on a worn, distressed look that’s unique to the wearer, his or her lifestyle and ...

The metal has a warm golden-brown glow. But a distinct patina develops on bronze after oxidation and skin contact, which, to the uninitiated, might look dirty or muddy—a metal that’s been put ...

Though you may want to speed up the patina of an item, if it's a genuine antique, forcing the natural reaction will be ...

where even patina — corrosion caused by exposure to the elements — was appreciated and sometimes desired. For this introduction of ancient bronze ware, Chinese ritual pieces have been brought ...