Val d’Osne Water God Fountain Head ‘Mascaron’ Mask c.1850A rare and dramatic Wall Fountain head or Mascaron in cast iron made by the renowned French Foundry Val d'Osne. c. 1850 The mysterious Water God grotesque is depicted wearing a crown and head of bull rushes, with gaping mouth and fanned fish gills on the sides of his cheeks. Based on a mythological water god, probably Poseidon or Neptune. He could be a dramatic centre piece or wall fountain in any size garden or terrace and would work equally well as