French Terracotta Fountain Mascaron

16"W x 9"D x 16"H

A French terracotta fountain mascaron depicting a cherubic putto surrounded by scrolling acanthus and floral ornament. Originally serving as the decorative outlet of a garden or courtyard fountain, the figure features an opening through the mouth where water once flowed into a basin below. Beautifully weathered with layers of aged limewash and exposed terracotta, it now makes a striking architectu600ral fragment or sculptural wall accent.