Having the largest number of fountains in a city, it is not surprising that Rome earned the title of being the City of Fountains. Fountains were constructed as early as the Renaissance period by Popes who wanted to improve the city's appearance. These structures were also primarily used as part of the very first water system of the nation.The most important monuments of Rome are festooned with these ornate fountains. These fountain structures are massive in dimension and depicted images of their icons in motion or a natural scenery. Fountains are also found within the homes of the Romans in a diminutive scale. They are created for wall mounting or as free standing adornments. The primary purpose of these fountains was to supply water for drinking and bathing in the households.If you analyze it, the modern contemporary of the fountain is your typical kitchen sink and faucet. Back in their time, the gapping mouths of lions were outlets of water flowing ceaselessly into water basins that people flocked to get their supplies. Art and creativity were incorporated in the design of fountain heads. The spouts are craftily sculpted as the head of an animal or water flowed from a cistern held by a human form of sculpture.Today fountains are no longer used as channels for supplying water in the city. It is used as decorative implements that will enhance your personal space be it in the garden or in your living room. The visage of a Lion Head wall fountain on the wall recreates the ambiance of Roman luxury in your home.The Lion Head wall fountain contemporary edition appears as a replica of the adornments you would find in palaces and villas. The sculpture is a reproduction of the lion's head with a fierce appearance surrounded by arches and columns predominant in Roman architectural designs. From the gaping mouth of the lion water flows seamlessly into the tiers beneath, creating the sound of a rhythmic splash into its water basin. The sound is calmic putting you into the relaxing feel like you were in a Roman haven.The faux appearance of sculpted stone is the main feature of this polyresin made masterpiece You won't have difficulty in mounting this on the partition of the room due to its light weight. Accessorize your home with this fountain to give it the stylish touch of Roman splendor.
Wall Fountains
Lion Head Wall Fountain : Memories of Ancient Rome
