Gothic Gargoyle with Bared Teeth, 15 cm
A stone guardian caught between ancient legend and dark folklore
Would you trust a guardian whose grimace is said to scare away even evil itself? For centuries, gargoyles have towered over churches, cathedrals, and ancient ruins—grotesque creatures to which folk beliefs attribute a protective power. This aggressive Gothic gargoyle draws precisely on this dark mythology: with bared fangs and a menacing stance, he seems to be just waiting for something ominous to approach your refuge. Its design also evokes the legend of La Gargouille, that legendary dragon of Rouen, whose story is linked to the origins of the French tradition of gargoyles. Amid candles, old books, and Gothic home decor, this stone demon becomes your personal guardian—whether he actually wards off evil spirits, we’ll leave that to the old legends.
The approximately 15 cm tall gargoyle figurine is cast from high-quality polyresin with a faux stone finish and then hand-painted. The antique-looking design, bared fangs, and dynamic attacking pose give the figurine the character of a weathered gargoyle from historic ruins. As a compact gargoyle ornament, this mystical guardian finds its place on a shelf, desk, or sideboard and complements Gothic interiors, medieval-inspired decorations, and collections centered on dragons, demons, legends, and dark fantasy. A distinctive collector’s item for lovers of Gothic architecture and mysterious legends.
Delivery includes: 1 x Gothic Gargoyle mit gefletschen Zähnen 15cm
- Contents: 1 Stück
- Color: Gray, Black
- Size: 15 x 12 x 11 cm
- Weight: 850 g
- Material: Polyresin
- An antique-looking Gothic gargoyle that serves as a striking decorative piece, reminiscent of 8th-century gargoyles
- According to legend, there once lived a dragon named Le Gargouille, who often spewed water instead of fire and caused flooding in the surrounding area
- Saint Romanus of Rouen is said to have captured the dragon, had it beheaded, and affixed the dragon's head to the city wall
- According to popular belief, gargoyles are supposed to ward off evil from buildings with their grotesque faces
- Cast from high-quality polyresin (artificial stone) and hand-painted
- A stunning gargoyle figurine, the perfect talisman for lovers of Gothic legends and tales