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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Joanne Dorin | Posted under Landscaping Gardening
History of the Lion Head Fountain
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The lion head fountain is usually a type of wall fountain, and as far as historians know, the first wall fountains were made during the Roman times. There is no earlier record of wall fountains before this time. During the time of the Romans they had special water systems that were built to transport water throughout the cities. These pipes actually went through the walls of the city to ensure that water was available in all parts of the city. Usually there would be places in the pipes where the water would come out of the walls, and a type of wall fountain was used. Usually these wall fountains were made to look like lions. Since then the lion fountain has remained very popular. The figure of the lion is one that stood for strength and courage, and throughout history it has been a popular symbol. Still today you can find these fountains in the shape of a lions head, all across the world. Many formal gardens have fountains that are made this way, and they add beauty to whatever garden they grace. If you decide to purchase a lion head fountain you can have a piece of history in your home or garden. When you look at these fountains you can remember the long history that they have, and you can even teach your children or grandchildren the story behind these lovely fountains. You can find these exquisite fountains in a variety of places. One place they can be found is online. Many online stores offer these kinds of prices, and often you can get great deals on them as well. Just remember, when you are purchasing a large fountain like this online you will have to pay a good deal of money in shipping, so you need to figure this in when calculating the costs. You can also find these historical fountains in home and garden stores as well. While the prices at these kind of stores may be more expensive than at online stores, you will not have to worry about large shipping costs. You will also have the advantage of being able to actually see the fountain before you decide to spend your money on it. These fountains are not cheap, and can be quite expensive, but there is a wonderful historical nostalgia that lies behind the lion head fountain. There is a strength and charm in these fountains that has lasted for many years and will last for many years to come as well. Joanne is an author of Decorz.com. If you're looking for more fountains & decor ideas for your home visit http://www.decorz.com. About The Author: |
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