gargoyles<\/strong> <\/a>owing to its durability, particularly in light of the many sources of deterioration (climatic, biological, chemical, human) to which the carvings are exposed, sometimes we find gargoyles that are made from other materials.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Unconventional Gargoyles: Exploring New Materials<\/h2>\n
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Even though it is uncommon to find metal gargoyles, especially prior to the sixteenth century, there are a number of noteworthy examples. They are made from a variety of metals: the ones in the cloisters at the National Palace of Mafra in Portugal<\/strong>, for example, which consist of a pipe in the shape of a jug or pitcher with a \u201cpouring spout\u201d, are made of bronze.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\t\t