Boy with Thorn 3-Tier Fountain, D30" x H72", Giallo Fantasia Granite

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Looking to add some classical elegance to your landscape or formal garden area. This Boy with Thorn is a traditional granite fountain, hand-carved of natural Giallo Fantasia Granite. This classical 3-tier look is an ideal addition for any garden fountain, entry fountain, patio fountain, etc...

This 3-tiered Granite fountain is a tribute to classic Roman sculpture. The subject matter of the "Boy With Thorn" statue is believed to be the Roman messenger boy, Marcius, who despite having a thorn in his foot, braved the pain to deliver his important message. Water flows from beneath the statue and over the bowl to cascade into the 2 tiers below.

• Centerpiece Only
• Dimensions: 30" Dia. x 72" H.
• Material: Giallo Fantasia Granite
• Pump is not included - as pump size will depend on how the fountain is set up.
• Check out this Blog Post to learn more about why a GRANITE fountain is better than other more porous stones, and can essentially last FOREVER!
• And if you'd like to learn more about fountain maintenance, we have many blog posts about that in this area of our website.

Here is a video of this particular fountain set up as a disappearing fountain, and running over a 4' Pondless Basin (under the rocks):

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Please Note:

• Photo is representative of the typical carving details on this fountain. Each hand carved fountain is a little different than the next based on the artisan that carved it.
• Variations in the natural stone can exhibit unique veining and coloration. So, you can be assured that no one in the world will have one EXACTLY like yours!
• Also, if this color of granite doesn't work well with your surroundings, we also have other colors of this type of fountain here: Boy with Thorn Fountains
• Keep in mind though, that natural stone is typically a lighter color when it's dry vs a darker/more vibrant color when it's wet.
  • Check the sample page photos, noted in the material heading above, to see what this granite looks like wet vs dry.
  • If you like the lighter color, you can seal it with a product called Miracle 511 Porous Plus, to keep it that way for several years, and also make it easier to clean if algae - dirt get on it.
  • Or, if you like the darker version of the color, you would seal it with a product called Miracle 511 Seal/Enhance - to keep it that color for several years (until the sealer wears off.)

Depending on how you want your fountain to sound and operate, you could also consider one of the following fountain configurations:

1. A Self-Contained Fountain.

• This is where the pump sits concealed within the bottom bowl. Only the 2 upper bowls spill water and it requires the smallest pump of all options.
• Warning, depending on relative humidity and how windy it is that day, this kind of fountain can run out of water relatively quickly.

2. A Modified Self Contained Fountain (sump-pit option)

• Still only the 2 upper bowls spill water, but you are able to include an autofill kit to maintain the water level in the fountain at all times.
• This requires a larger pump than the self-contained option.
• Pump size also depends on the distance between the sump pit and the actual fountain. The fountain and pump could be up to 20-feet apart if you would like the fountain in a courtyard but to hide the sump pit behind some shrubs or the courtyard wall.
• Here is a blog post to explain more about this kind of fountain installation: Modified Self Contained Water Fountains

3. You can make a Disappearing Fountain and place this centerpiece over a pond less basin. (which is shown in the video above.)

• The pump sits within the gravel-covered plastic basin dug into the ground directly beneath the fountain and all 3 fountain tiers spill water into each other and then right to the polished rocks on the ground.
• An autofill kit can be mounted to the inside wall of the pondless basin basin, so then you do not even have to fill it up with a hose.
  • Please note, the water must fall into rocks over the basin, wood chips should not be installed there, as they will degrade over time and foul your pump.
• Here is a blog post to explain more about this kind of fountain installation: Installing a Disappearing Fountain
• This kind of installation (as well as the modified self contained) is very good if you have many trees in the area, which would otherwise drop leaves into a pool, and cause major maintenance needs with your pump.

4. Or, this centerpiece can be paired with an 8' diameter fountain pool surround for a much larger display.

• This also provides you with the most sound of all options.
• In addition to an autofill, enjoy optional effects like underwater LED lighting or a fountain spray ring.
• If you need help finding a matching pool surround, just contact us via: sales@carvedstonecreations.com