{"product_id":"clam-shell-garden-statue","title":"Clam Shell Garden Art Statue Lifelike Cement Large 22.5W","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Clam Shell Garden Statue in Aged Cement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clam shell garden statue is a cement casting of a large clamshell. The aged finish looks like an old shell. It measures 22.5 in wide. It brings the seaside into a backyard. The clam shell garden statue is cast to look weathered by the tide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Aged, like an old shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 22.5 in W x 13 in D x 7 in H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 26 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: HP43310C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Indoors or outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction: Made to order in the USA, 2 to 4 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping: UPS or FedEx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShells in the Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden grottoes often had walls of shells. At the Palazzo del Te, bathers stood beneath a cascade in a shell-encrusted grotto. Italian Renaissance gardens spread the taste in the mid 16th century. A cement clamshell birdbath carries it into a modern yard. Shells covered walls, ceilings, and fountains in many grottoes. Its ribs and curves catch light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMany Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a birdbath, a shell hand basin, or a clamshell table centerpiece. Fill it with water for birds. Fill it with flowers for a table. It suits patios, porches, and sunrooms. A shell hand basin holds a bar of soap on a porch. A clamshell table centerpiece holds floating candles. A cement clamshell birdbath attracts songbirds. Add sand and a few stones for a beach look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and Placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCement is sturdy outdoors. At 26 lbs, the piece is easy to place on a stand or a table. Set it level so water stays even. Browse more pieces in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/museumize.com\/collections\/garden-art\"\u003eGarden Art collection\u003c\/a\u003e. A clam shell garden statue looks best on a low stand. The aged finish hides weather and daily use. Bring it indoors for winter if you wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Shell Motifs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShells appear in classical art, medieval pilgrimage, and Renaissance gardens. They stand for the sea and for travel. A clam shell garden statue ties that old tradition to your yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWant the history of grottoes? This page covers shell-lined caves in Renaissance gardens. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Grotto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGrotto - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"House Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31820469731441,"sku":"HP43310C","price":287.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/HP43310-clam-shell-garden-cement-1-504-1080sqr.jpg?v=1783444035","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/clam-shell-garden-statue","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}