Garden Finial - Artichoke on Square Base Cement Lawn Ornament 21H x 7W

An Artichoke Square Base Finial for the Garden

This artichoke square base finial brings a stylized artichoke on a riser and square base to your garden. It stands 21 in tall. It is crafted from durable cement. An artichoke square base finial adds a classic touch to any outdoor space. Its stylized artichoke riser gives it height and presence.

Product Details

• Material: Cast cement
• Finish: English Antique
• Size: 21 in H x 7 in W x 7 in D. Base 7 in W x 7 in D
• Weight: 60 to 65 lbs
• Part number: HPG-5561AE
• Use: Outdoors
• Production: Made to order in the USA, 2 to 4 weeks

The Artichoke Motif

The artichoke is a cultivated thistle from the Mediterranean. Its edible part is the flower bud. In ancient Greece, a thyrsus staff could carry an artichoke or a pine cone at its head. The thistle flower bud is the edible part. Its overlapping bracts suit a sculpted form. This classic garden motif has a layered, rhythmic look.

What Is a Finial?

A finial marks the top or end of an object. The word comes from the Latin finis, meaning end. In architecture, finials emphasize the peak of a dome, spire, gable, or roof. A stylized artichoke riser lifts the form above the ground. A classic garden motif works well at a gate or a step.

Finials in the Garden

Garden finials top posts, gates, pergolas, and railings. They also sit on pedestals or plinths as stand-alone focal points. Browse more pieces in our Garden Art collection. Set the artichoke square base finial on a pier or a level pad. The thistle flower bud shape suits a kitchen garden. At 60 to 65 lbs, it sits steady.

About Garden Ornament

Garden ornament has long marked entrances and paths. Pine cones, pineapples, and artichokes are popular motifs. Choose an artichoke square base finial for a patio, a path, or a gate.

For More Reading from the Web

• Want to know the plant? This page covers the artichoke and its history. Artichoke - Wikipedia
• Want the staff? This page covers the thyrsus. Thyrsus - Wikipedia