{"id":3384,"date":"2014-07-21T18:34:27","date_gmt":"2014-07-21T18:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italpark.com\/prodotto\/bocca-della-verita-weather-resistant-marble-bas-relief\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T17:29:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T16:29:07","slug":"bocca-della-verita-weather-resistant-marble-bas-relief","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.italpark.com\/en\/prodotto\/bocca-della-verita-weather-resistant-marble-bas-relief\/","title":{"rendered":"Horse&#8217;s Mouth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:justify;line-height:1.85;font-size:0.97em;border-left:6px solid #2D4F1D;padding-left:1.2em;\">\n<p>The <strong>Bocca della Verit\u00e0<\/strong> (Art. 781) is a decorative bas-relief panel with an indicative diameter of 30 cm and an indicative weight of 15 kg, crafted from agglomerato cementizio composto da graniglia di marmo di Carrara e cemento bianco RCK 52,5. Designed exclusively for decorative purposes, it is suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation on facades, garden walls, entrance portals, and architectural features of any style.<\/p>\n<p>The original Bocca della Verit\u00e0 is an ancient marble mask \u2014 most likely a Roman-era drain cover dating to the 1st century BC \u2014 housed in the portico of the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin in Rome. Depicting a bearded river god, possibly the Tiber or Oceanus, it became one of the most iconic symbols of the Eternal City. <strong>Medieval legend held that anyone who placed a hand in the mouth while telling a lie would have it bitten off<\/strong>, a belief that transformed this ancient architectural fragment into a powerful symbol of truth and justice, immortalised in popular culture through the 1953 film <em>Roman Holiday<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>This bas-relief panel lends itself to a wide range of decorative applications: mounted on an exterior facade it evokes the atmosphere of classical Roman architecture; set into a garden wall or alongside a water feature, it becomes a striking focal point; <strong>positioned above a doorway or portal<\/strong>, it adds a layer of historical character and symbolic depth. It is equally suited to interior settings such as entrance halls, living rooms, and feature walls where a refined Mediterranean aesthetic is desired.<\/p>\n<p>The Bocca della Verit\u00e0 bas-relief is available in 11 different finishes to complement any architectural context. Options include bianco naturale, bianco antico, tufo, terracotta, <strong>Black 2.0<\/strong>, Old London, bronzo, and Antiquariato Design 2.0, among others. Each finish is hand-applied by skilled craftsmen, allowing the piece to integrate seamlessly with both contemporary and traditional surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>Produced in Italy since 1968, every Italpark bas-relief is individually hand-finished to ensure the highest standard of surface quality and detail. <strong>Decades of expertise in working with marble-based cement agglomerates<\/strong> result in a product that combines authentic artisanal character with proven durability in outdoor conditions \u2014 a lasting decorative investment for gardens, villas, and architectural projects of distinction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Decorative bas-relief Bocca della Verit\u00e0, \u00d8 30 cm, 15 kg. Cement agglomerate with Carrara marble grit. 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