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Product Description
URN WATER FOUNTAIN
The Shell Is Cut Away, and What Is Underneath Looks Nothing Like It
A tapered stone urn with a large section of the outer shell cut away on a diagonal. Behind the cut, the inner body is finely ribbed, turned in close horizontal bands. The outside is rough and pitted. The inside is precise and machined. Water rises at the center of the flat top and spreads out until it slips over the entire rim.
The contrast between the two surfaces is the whole design. A rough stone urn is a common object. A ribbed cylinder is a common object. Cutting one open to reveal the other inside sets up a relationship neither shape has on its own, and that is what makes it worth a second look rather than a passing glance.
At 19.7 inches wide and 17.9 inches tall, it is wider than it is high. That is unusual and it is the reason this reads as a piece of ground rather than as an object standing on ground. It sits low in a bed, in a lawn, or on a terrace and does not interrupt a sightline.
17.9 in.Height
19.7 in.Width
18.7 lb.Weight
Full RimOverflow
What Makes This Fountain Different
- Two surfaces that have nothing to do with each other, deliberately. The outer shell is pitted and irregular, the kind of texture that reads as quarried stone. The inner body is turned in fine even bands, the kind of surface that reads as made rather than found. Putting one inside the other means the piece is about the cut itself, not about either shape. Most fountains ask you to look at a form. This one asks you to notice a decision.
- A still surface, not a falling one. Water rises quietly at the center of the flat top and spreads outward until it goes over the whole rim at once. There is nothing to follow and no drop to watch, so what you see is a moving plane rather than a cascade. That reads as calm even though the water never stops.
- Wider than it is tall. 19.7 inches across and 17.9 high is a proportion almost nothing else here has. It stays below eye level, keeps sightlines open, and works in the middle of a lawn or bed where a vertical piece would divide the space.
- Rated for indoor and outdoor use. At under 19 pounds one person can move it, and the low broad shape works on a floor indoors as readily as on a terrace.
What the water sounds like
Almost silent. The center bubbler is gentle and the water leaves over the entire rim at once rather than falling from a point, so there is no impact anywhere and no single stream to hear. What you get is a soft continuous seep. This is among the quietest pieces here, which suits it to a seating area, a bedroom window, or an indoor room. It will not mask traffic and is not meant to. How loud it seems will still shift with the water level and the surface underneath, which is why a fixed decibel number would tell you nothing useful about your own space.
Quick Specifications
| Design | Tapered urn with cut away shell and ribbed inner body |
|---|---|
| Material | Resin |
| Finish | Rough gray stone outside, fine ribbed core inside |
| Dimensions | 19.7 in. long, 19.7 in. wide, 17.9 in. high |
| Weight | 18.7 lb. |
| Water flow | Center bubbler with full rim overflow |
| Lighting | LED |
| Pump | Included recirculating pump |
| Power | AC plug in |
| Water connection | Self-contained, no plumbing required |
| Recommended use | Indoor and 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 18.7 pounds.
Level it carefully. On a full rim overflow an out of plumb base sends all the water off one side instead of evenly around the edge, and on a still surface that is immediately obvious.
Which way to face the cut
The cut away section is the whole point, so turn it toward where people sit or walk. From the intact side the piece reads as a plain stone urn and you lose the contrast you paid for.
Water level and daily care
Keep enough water in the reservoir to cover the pump at all times. A wide flat top exposes a lot of surface to the air, so evaporation runs faster than the size suggests. Check every few days in warm weather.
Keep the top surface clear. On a still plane a single leaf is far more visible than it would be on a textured cascade, and it also disrupts the even overflow.
Cleaning the two finishes
The rough outer shell hides marks well. The fine ribbed interior does not, and in hard water areas mineral film settles into those close bands where it is hardest to remove. Wipe the ribbed section regularly rather than waiting for build up, and keep abrasives away from both surfaces.
Winter storage
Before hard freezes, drain the reservoir completely, disconnect and store the pump indoors, and let the piece dry out. The open top collects rain and snow through winter, so cover it once drained. At 18.7 pounds bringing it inside is easy, which is straightforward given it is rated for indoor use anyway.
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
Does the water come out of the cut?
No. Water rises at the center of the flat top and spreads across it before going over the whole rim. The cut away section shows you the ribbed core underneath but is not where the water leaves. It is a still top surface rather than a broken vessel leaking.
Where does it belong?
Modern and minimal gardens, a lawn where you want a low object rather than a tall one, a terrace, a gravel bed, a courtyard. It also works indoors on a floor. Because it stays below eye level it suits places where you do not want to block a view.
How is it different from the cracked jar fountain?
Completely different. The turquoise cracked jar is 38.7 inches tall and narrow, with water seeping out of a fissure in the side. This one is 17.9 inches and wider than it is tall, with a still top surface overflowing the rim and a cut away shell revealing the core. One is a vertical object with a flaw, this is a low form with two surfaces.
Is it safe around children and pets?
The low broad shape is stable and there is nothing to pull on, which makes it one of the safer pieces here. The open top is within reach, so animals will drink from it. Set it on a level solid surface and run the cord where it will not catch a foot. The recirculating water is not intended for drinking.