Best Griffin Gargoyle Garden Statue

The Griffin is a monster with the body of a lion, the head and wings of an eagle, and back covered with feathers. Like birds it builds its nest, and instead of an egg lays an agate therein. It has long claws and talons of such a size that the people of that country make them into drinking-cups. India was assigned as the native country of the Griffins. They found gold in the mountains and built their nests of it, for which reason their nests were very tempting to the hunters, and they were forced to keep vigilant guard over them. Their instinct led them to know where buried treasures lay, and they did their best to keep plunderers at a distance. Their legendary viligance made the griffin quite a popular model for artists in medievel times who sculpted gargoyles. This cold cast resin griffin gargoyle stands 6 1/2 inches high, is 5 inches wide and 6 1/4 inches deep.

This Griffin Gargoyle Statue stands at 6.25″ tall, 5.5″ long and 5.25″ deep approximately. It weighs about 1.5 pounds.

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Gargoyle – the dictionary definition: a spout usually in the form of a grotesquely carved face or figure, projecting from a roof gutter. From the Old French “gargouille” and the Late Latin “gurgulio”, both meaning throat. (from Chambers Concise dictionary) “Gargoyles (in the strict sense) are carvings on the outside of buildings designed to direct water from the roof away from the base of the walls… …Some gargoyles are undecorated but many are zoomorphic or anthropomorphic – often very imaginative and/or grotesque. This has led to the term ‘gargoyle’ being applied more widely to any grotesque carving in medieval buildings.” (from Bob Trubshaw, posting in BritArch archives, 23Feb1999) Over the last few years, gargoyles have become cartoon characters, a cult “animal” in Neo-Gothic circles, particularly popular in internet fantasy literature where they appear more naughty than truly evil, and even as a way of defining ones Gothic self (“I’m a gargoyle”. “Oh really, I’m a vampire, but we could still go out together”). None of these have much to do with plumbing, but the meaning of words do change over the years, and “gargoyle” now seems to mean to many people to be any ugly or grotesque creature particularly if it lives on buildings or rocks.

This product is perfect for decorating any time of the year! Read the title very carefully to determine whether or not this product will suit your needs. Ornaments, statues and figurines have been popular for 1000s of years and make a great accent for any holiday, event or home!

This product is perfect for decorating any time of the year! Read the title very carefully to determine whether or not this product will suit your needs. Ornaments, statues and figurines have been popular for 1000s of years and make a great accent for any holiday, event or home!

A fierce combination of lion and eagle, the griffin has been a symbol of heraldry since medieval times. This handsome, heavy iron beast is cast from a Victorian antique and finished in a bronze patina. Weighing more than 10 lbs. , our stylishly collectible sculpture makes a substantial doorstop or bookend. 13&frac12″Wx4&frac12″Dx8&frac12″H. 11 lbs.

A fierce combination of lion and eagle, the griffin has been a symbol of heraldry since medieval times. This handsome, heavy iron beast is cast from a Victorian antique and finished in a bronze patina. Weighing more than 10 lbs., our stylishly collectible sculpture makes a substantial doorstop or bookend.13½”Wx4½”Dx8½”H. 11 lbs.