Outdoor Gonk Sat on an Acorn Ceramic Decoration - Brown

This cheerful ceramic decoration is a bearded gonk sat cross-legged on a big brown acorn, both arms raised high as if greeting everyone who comes up the path. His tall pointed hat looks like weathered wood, with a twisting vine, tiny acorns and russet, gold and green leaves climbing it, and it sits low over his eyes so only a round pink nose peeps out above a long white beard. Red sleeves and moss green legs add warmth, and the acorn beneath him has a grained nut and a deeply patterned cup. He stands 44.4cm tall, 22.9cm wide and 16.6cm deep.

As an outdoor decoration he belongs in the garden, tucked into a border among ferns, standing by the front door or waiting at the foot of a tree where visitors will spot him. His browns and reds sit happily alongside planted pots, bark and gravel, and his open-armed pose gives a quiet corner real character. He is just as at home on a hearth or in a hallway if you would rather keep him indoors, and he makes a cheerful gift for anyone who likes a little fun among the flowerbeds.

He is made from ceramic with a glazed finish, and every detail is modelled in relief, from the strands of his beard to the criss-cross scales of the acorn cup. The rounded acorn base is best set on firm, level ground or a paving slab rather than soft soil. To keep him looking his best, brush away leaves and dust with a soft dry brush and wipe him over with a damp cloth now and then. Like any ceramic piece, he is happiest kept out of hard frosts, so a spell in the shed during a cold snap is sensible. Pair him with lanterns, pumpkins and a basket of logs by the door for a welcoming doorstep scene.

How big is the gonk on the acorn?

He stands 44.4cm tall, 22.9cm wide and 16.6cm deep. That is a generous size that is easy to spot in a border or beside a doorstep.

What is the gonk decoration made from?

He is made from ceramic with a glazed finish. The beard, hat, leaves and acorn cup are all modelled in relief and finished in brown, red, green and white.

Can the gonk go outside in the garden?

Yes, he is an outdoor decoration for the garden, the patio or beside the front door. As with any ceramic, we suggest moving him somewhere sheltered during hard frosts.

What colours is the gonk?

He is mainly brown, from his wood-effect hat down to the acorn. He has a white beard, a pink nose, red sleeves and moss green legs, with russet and gold leaves on his hat.

Does the gonk stand up on his own?

Yes, he sits on top of the acorn, which forms his base. He stands freely on level ground, a step or a hearth without any fixings.

How do I look after the ceramic gonk?

Brush away fallen leaves and dust with a soft dry brush. Wipe him over with a damp cloth when needed to keep his colours looking fresh.