{"product_id":"life-size-giant-tortoise-bronze-sculpture-180cm","title":"Life-Size Giant Tortoise Bronze Sculpture - 180cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eLife-Size Giant Tortoise Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e stands at an imposing 180cm, rendered with the unhurried authority of one of nature's most ancient forms. Every anatomical detail, from the segmented scute patterning across the domed shell to the leathery skin folds of the outstretched neck, is captured with the precision of a natural history study translated into enduring metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished to the Last Scale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is produced using the traditional lost-wax casting method, a process that allows each texture to transfer from model to metal with exacting fidelity. The \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003edark brown-green bronze patina\u003c\/span\u003e is hand-applied after casting, settling into every crevice of the shell scutes and the ridged skin of the legs and clawed feet to produce a finish that reads as genuinely ancient. The result is a \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003elarge bronze tortoise sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e that rewards close inspection as much as it commands presence at distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt life-size scale and 800kg, this sculpture is designed for permanent outdoor placement in gardens, estates, wildlife parks, institutional grounds, or any large landscaped setting where a focal point of genuine gravitas is required. The walking pose, neck extended and head raised, gives the piece a quality of forward motion that animates even a static garden bed. The dark patina integrates naturally with stone paving, gravel, lawn, and water-adjacent planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatina options beyond the standard dark brown-green finish include aged verdigris, warm natural bronze, and sealed exterior coatings suited to high-humidity coastal environments. The piece can be commissioned at a reduced scale for courtyard or atrium placement, or enlarged further for monumental civic or resort installations. If you have a specific size, finish, or siting requirement, contact us before ordering so we can confirm the specification in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, discover more statement pieces in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-garden-statues\"\u003eBronze Garden Statues\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or browse the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-bronze-sculptures\"\u003eLarge Bronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e range for similarly scaled commissions.\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\u003e180 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095922762075,"sku":"BRONZE-TORTOISE-5","price":104828.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/life-size-giant-tortoise-bronze-sculpture-180cm_primary.jpg?v=1780198603","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/life-size-giant-tortoise-bronze-sculpture-180cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}