Exclusive clay fountain with a bas-relief of a woman - Fornace Masini

Fontana with Ancella is a wall fountain suitable for outdoor placement, such as in gardens or parks.

This terracotta fountain by Impruneta is handcrafted by our artisans.

Inspired by classical Roman architecture, this fountain depicts a serving maid carrying an amphora from which water flows, exuding the elegant and graceful style characteristic of the art and taste of the classical era.

In perfect Roman style, this fountain seamlessly fits into any environment, creating a valuable piece that adds beauty and elegance to your garden.

Like all other products in the Masini Terrecotte Artistiche series, it is weather-resistant, capable of withstanding temperatures down to -25 °C.

The size and color of the fountain, as shown above, may vary slightly due to the handcrafted nature of each piece, making each one unique in the world. It is one of the most popular wall fountains from the entire artistic terracotta range by Fornace Masini.

High-quality clay and ancient terracotta techniques are synonymous with the Fornace Masini brand. Their kiln, established in 1938, is one of the oldest in the region. Since then, generation after generation, Masini has committed to offering and guaranteeing products that combine beauty and craftsmanship with functionality and durability. Every artifact is a unique work of functional art.

There are many terracotta processing techniques, each with its own secrets, history, and artisans. The brand crafts clay using ancient traditional methods. In the kiln, water, air, fire, and earth blend and embrace, creating unique objects of extraordinary beauty.

The entire MASINI range of vessels is perfect for interior decoration but, due to the natural proximity of the material to the environment and natural colors, finds its best application in garden furniture. Our products are recognized by the brand, which guarantees the highest quality of each item, where the artisan's touch and the vitality of tradition are clearly visible.

Impruneta terracotta has been used in major Florentine buildings such as the Santo Spirito church, Sant'Ambrogio, the apartments of the Grand Duke at Palazzo Vecchio, the Santissima Annunziata monastery, Santa Trinita, and hospitals like Santa Maria Nuova and Innocenti. The entire range of Fornace Masini products is resistant to extreme temperatures from –20 °C to desert heat. This durability is due to the highly valued clay mined in the Impruneta area, a town near Florence, between the Ema and Greve river valleys. The extraction area is very limited—about 200 km—making the material's value extraordinary.

Precautions to maintain products in excellent condition for a long time

1. Use small wooden or terracotta supports to keep the planter elevated and ensure the drainage hole is not blocked;

2. Make sure water does not stagnate in pots used as cachepots or plant holders;

3. Empty and possibly invert trays or containers that collect water when temperatures approach 0 °C;

4. Wall and garden fountains should be emptied during cold seasons to prevent cracks or fractures caused by water freezing and expanding;

5. Do not move or lift pots when frozen and adhered to the ground, and do not use hot water to detach them—if necessary, use salt;

6. Prevent prolonged snow accumulation on the products, as it may cause damage.

Each product's coloration is unique and differs from all others. This is due to the chemical and physical components of the Impruneta clay, which appear during firing, sometimes dominating over others.

Among the most distinctive chemical components is iron oxide, which gives the fired product its characteristic red color.