With exact precision and highly skilled craftsmanship, Anza was handcrafted of Solid Silicon Bronze. Bronze contains 96% solid copper and is highly resistant to corrosion and operates optimally in severe weather. California's Government specified Bronze for an outdoor lantern installed above a public library. The arm was contoured and crafted to a 3/4-inch thickness. Bronze was heated to a very specific temperature to meet the exact specifications. Handcrafted with Clear beveled glass in Meyda's facility in Upstate New York. Dating back to the 4th millennium BC in Susa (Iran), Bronze was used to make swords for Officers of the Roman Empire. The Chinese used Bronze to make vessels while the famous Bronze statue Chola of Nataraja was made in Ancient India.