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Product Description
BUDDHA OUTDOOR WATER FOUNTAIN
Two Lights, Neither of Them on the Face
A Buddha figure worked in relief into a rectangular stone panel, seated with one hand raised and the other holding a bowl. Behind the head sits a large fluted disc lit from within, and the bowl in the hands glows too. Water runs down the panel into a squared basin at the foot. Neither light source falls on the face.
That decision is the reason the piece works. Light a figure from the front and you get an illuminated statue, which is what most lit garden sculpture looks like after dark. Light it from behind and the figure becomes a silhouette against a glow, which is closer to how these images are meant to be seen. Adding a second smaller light in the hands gives the composition a focal point without touching the face.
The figure is relief rather than freestanding sculpture, which decides how you place it. This is a panel to be viewed from the front, against a wall or a hedge. It has no back worth showing.
28 in.Height
15.6 lb.Weight
2 SourcesHalo and Bowl
IncludedPump
What Makes This Fountain Different
- Backlighting, which is the whole difference between a silhouette and a spotlit ornament. Almost every lit garden figure is lit from the front, and the result after dark is an object with a lamp pointed at it. Putting the light behind the head means what you see at night is the outline of a seated figure against a glowing disc. It reads as an image rather than as a display, and it is a difference you notice immediately when you compare the two side by side.
- A second, smaller light in the hands. The bowl the figure holds is lit as well, so there is a warm point low in the composition to balance the halo above. Two sources at different heights give the panel depth after dark that a single light cannot.
- Fluted disc, not a plain one. The halo behind the head is scored with vertical ribs, so the light coming through it is broken into rays rather than being an even glow. That texture is what stops it looking like a backlit sign.
- Relief on a panel, which decides the placement. This is not a figure you walk around. It faces one way and needs a wall, a fence, or a hedge behind it. That is a limitation and a convenience at once, since it means it sits flat against a boundary and takes almost no depth.
What the water sounds like
Soft and even. Water runs down the face of the panel in contact with the surface rather than falling clear, so it never lands hard and there is no impact note. That makes it one of the quieter pieces here, which suits a meditation corner, a seating area, or a spot near a window. It will not cover traffic. How loud it seems will still shift with the water level and whether it stands against a hard wall, which is why a fixed decibel number would tell you nothing useful about your own space.
Quick Specifications
| Design | Buddha relief on a stone panel with backlit fluted halo |
|---|---|
| Material | Resin |
| Finish | Dark gray stone with bronze toned figure |
| Dimensions | 13 in. long, 12 in. wide, 28 in. high |
| Weight | 15.6 lb. |
| Water flow | Down the panel face into a squared basin |
| Lighting | Warm LED behind the halo and within the held bowl |
| Pump | Included recirculating pump |
| Power | AC plug in |
| Recommended use | Outdoor |
Setup, Care, and Warranty
Setup and placement
Fill it, plug it in, done. No plumbing and nothing to bury. One person can carry it at 15.6 pounds.
Give it a background. This is a front facing panel, so it needs a wall, a fence, a hedge, or dense planting behind it. Standing free in the middle of a lawn you see the back of a flat slab from half the approaches.
Wind and stability
At 15.6 pounds and 28 inches this is light. The flat panel shape also catches wind on the face. Place it against something solid rather than free standing, and set it on paving rather than soft soil where the base could settle.
Water level and daily care
Keep enough water in the basin to cover the pump so it never runs dry. Water running down a surface loses less to drift than a free fall, but the basin is small, so check every few days in warm weather.
Keep the panel face clear. Debris on the relief diverts the flow into channels and breaks the even sheet.
Looking after the finish
The bronze toned figure and dark stone panel are painted resin. Years of unbroken sun will lift some depth out of the color, most visibly on the figure. Afternoon shade keeps it looking new longer. Clean with a soft cloth and keep harsh liquid cleaners away from the relief detail, where marks are hardest to remove.
Winter storage
Before hard freezes, drain the basin completely, disconnect and store the pump indoors, and let the piece dry out. At 15.6 pounds bringing it inside is easy and is the safest option.
3-year warranty
This product includes a 3-year warranty. Coverage, claim requirements, and required documents are subject to the warranty policy that applies at the time of purchase. Keep your order confirmation, and contact customer support with your order details if service is needed.
Questions Before You Choose
Where does the light come from?
Two places, and neither is the face. A warm LED sits behind the fluted disc at the head, so light comes through the ribs from behind. A second light sits in the bowl the figure holds. After dark you see an outline against a glow rather than a lit statue.
Is it a freestanding statue?
No. It is a relief worked into a flat panel, so it is meant to be seen from the front. It needs a wall, a fence, or a hedge behind it. The advantage is that it takes very little depth and sits flat against a boundary.
Where does it belong?
Zen and meditation corners, gravel gardens, spaces with ferns, bamboo, or ornamental grasses, a quiet spot beside seating. At 28 inches it is something you come across rather than a courtyard centerpiece. It suits a place where you sit rather than a place you pass through.
Is it safe around children and pets?
At 15.6 pounds and 28 inches tall on a flat panel, it can be pushed over. Set it against a wall or fence, out of the main running route, and on a hard level surface. Run the cord where it will not catch a foot. The recirculating water is not intended for drinking.