Alligator on Marble Base Figurine hand-forged by Metropolitan Galleries was cast by the traditional, lost wax bronze casting method. This labor-intensive and time-consuming method of casting bronze statues, ensure pristine quality and vivid detail. Metropolitan Galleries Inc. offers a large selection of bronze statues and bronze fountains perfect for indoor and outdoor use. This sculpture features intricate, hand-forged details with a beautiful fire-applied patina.