Anorak

Anorak News | Spout of order: brass beats plastic after Fountain of Abundance protests

Spout of order: brass beats plastic after Fountain of Abundance protests

by | 13th, September 2015

tap face statue 1

 

When the brass tap affixed to the Fountain of Abundance in Pompeii was replaced with a plastic one, there were complaints.

 

tap face statue

 

People said the plastic one was not in keeping with a 2000-year-old sculpture dispensing water through its face. A brass one is so much more fitting. So it’s back. The ancient sculpture now looks much more impressive. It is very probably the smartest facade on the street.

Next up: what kind of door knob looks best on Stone Henge?



Posted: 13th, September 2015 | In: Reviews Comment (1) | TrackBack | Permalink