{"product_id":"contemporary-snake-head-bronze-sculpture-45cm","title":"Contemporary Snake Head Bronze Sculpture - 45cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eContemporary Snake Head Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e stands 45cm tall and commands attention with its raised strike pose, open fanged mouth, and bifurcated tongue extended forward in a moment of frozen aggression. Drawn from the Chinese Zodiac tradition, this is a monumental statement piece in form as much as in meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast using the traditional lost-wax method, every surface detail of this \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ebronze snake head sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e is locked in at the foundry stage and then refined by hand. The segmented panel detailing across the skull, the concentric ring texture of the raised spherical eye, and the clean edge of each exposed fang are all the result of skilled hand-finishing after casting. The warm dark brown patina is applied by hand using heat and chemical treatment, with deliberate green oxidation worked into the recessed panel lines to emphasise depth and the passage of time. This is not a decorative approximation of scale; the \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ehandcast bronze zodiac sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e weighs 25kg, and its presence in any space is immediate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece suits interiors with strong architectural lines: entrance halls, double-height reception rooms, gallery spaces, and contemporary commercial lobbies. It works equally well on exterior steps, plinths, or terrace settings where the warm bronze tones play against stone or concrete surrounds. The patina is weather-stable and requires no sealing for outdoor placement, developing a natural character over time with minimal maintenance.\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 standard dark brown, including cold black, aged verde green, and polished natural bronze. The sculpture can also be produced at larger monumental scales for architectural or public art installations. If you are considering a scale adjustment or a paired commission inspired by the Chinese Zodiac series, contact us before ordering so we can confirm feasibility and production lead times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related work in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e collection, browse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-animal-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Animal Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, or view complementary statement pieces in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-busts\"\u003eBronze Busts\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\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":53093448450395,"sku":"BRONZE-CHINESE-ZODIAC-1","price":10872.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/contemporary-snake-head-bronze-sculpture-45cm_primary.jpg?v=1780198674","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/contemporary-snake-head-bronze-sculpture-45cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}