{"product_id":"contemporary-rat-head-bronze-sculpture-45cm","title":"Contemporary Rat Head Bronze Sculpture - 45cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eContemporary Rat Head Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e is a 45cm cast bronze head study rendered at commanding scale, capturing every detail of the subject with striking naturalism. The open mouth, prominent ear with articulated inner cartilage, and spherical eye with raised iris combine to produce a portrait of raw animal presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ebronze rat head sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e is produced using the traditional lost-wax casting method, a process that transfers even the finest surface detail into permanent metal. The fur texture is resolved across the entire form, from the dense ridges across the crown to the softer passages around the muzzle. A warm reddish-brown patina unifies the surface, with subtle reflective highlights picking out the raised planes of the face. This is \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ehand-finished cast bronze\u003c\/span\u003e at its most precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 45cm and 25kg, this piece carries genuine physical weight. It suits a broad range of settings: a wide windowsill, a library shelf, a low plinth in a hallway, or a sheltered outdoor terrace. The warm bronze tones read well against stone, concrete, dark timber, and rendered wall surfaces. Its subject holds particular resonance for collectors with an interest in the Chinese Zodiac, and it works equally as a standalone sculptural object for those drawn simply to the quality of the casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a range of patina finishes beyond the warm reddish-brown shown, including dark oxidised brown, verdigris, and polished natural bronze. The piece can also be produced at larger scale on commission. If you would like to discuss a custom finish, an alternative size, or a specific installation requirement, please contact us before ordering so we can confirm the specification with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, explore the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-animal-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Animal Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or view our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-busts\"\u003eBronze Busts\u003c\/a\u003e for related head and portrait studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53093448810843,"sku":"BRONZE-CHINESE-ZODIAC-9","price":10872.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/contemporary-rat-head-bronze-sculpture-45cm_primary.jpg?v=1780198698","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/contemporary-rat-head-bronze-sculpture-45cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}