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Fountain

Carmel Residence: Doors of Durin Fountain

Fountain Detail Spout Tree detail
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Dimensions
Mosaics cover about 63 square feet

Materials
Marble, travertine, hand-made ceramic tile, glass, semi-precious stone, bronze

Inspiration
Tolkien's sketch depicting a portal. The mosaic features the Elvish text: “Speak Friend and Enter.”

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photos: Rebecca Ford, Xill Fessenden