Since I can’t see any photos or detailed descriptions, a few specific details often help to solve the mystery.

Helpful clues for identification:

Appearance: What color, shape, size, and texture is the object? (e.g., metallic, plant-like, stone-like, rubbery)

Location: Was it lying on the ground, buried, hanging from a plant, or near the shed/tool ​​area?

Weight & feel: Is it heavy or light, hard or flexible?

Assumed function: Are there any visible seams, switches, threads, markings, or holes?

Common “strange” finds in the garden:

Garden & irrigation equipment: Old hose couplings, in-ground sprinkler heads, robotic lawnmower boundary wires, or ground anchors.

Animal/Natural Objects: Fungal mycelia, gallnuts, insect cocoons, ossified remains, or unusual minerals/slag.

Historical/Recycled Items: Old brickworks remnants, horseshoes, tool parts, buttons, or pieces of lead pipe.

Pest & Plant Protection: Bait boxes, mole deterrents, or fertilizer sticks.

Please describe the object in more detail – perhaps we can track it down together!