the granite fountain is part of a pyramidal obelisk decorated with a sphere recessed within a deep niche of rounded portico, flanked by pilasters. at the base of the obelisk is a tank and over that a semi-circular dish. on each of these elements (the obelisk and the semi-circular dish) are water spouts. the portico served as a shelter as much as a source of water. over the entablature is a central column with plinth, surmounted by pinnacle. much of the fountain is decorated with vegetal elements, but also includes a mirror-like circular element on the obelisk.