| Date | second quarter of the 4th century B.C. |
|---|---|
| Object type | architecture |
| Medium, technique | carved, marble (Pentelic) |
| Dimensions | height: 18.2 cm; width: 24.5 cm, depth: 21.2 cm |
| Inventory number | 4753 |
| Collection | Classical Antiquities |
| On view | Museum of Fine Arts, Basement Floor, Classical Antiquity, The ancient Mediterranean |
Rainwater drained off the roofs of buildings through figural waterspouts placed at regular intervals. These usually had the shape of a lion’s head, with water flowing from the animal’s mouth. Such “taps” were also placed on the public fountains that provided households with water. This piece was unearthed at one of Corinth’s central fountains, the Glauke Fountain.
Marble analyses have shown that the water spout was made of Pentelic marble.
This record is subject to revision due to ongoing research.
