caryfukA rusty relief of fish and water lilies, surrounded by waves, dominates this circular surface, a typical example of a nature motif. The inscriptions clearly identify its function as a drainage of rainwater into watercourses with a warning against pollution. The Institute of Lidology would classify this specimen as an urban artefact with an environmental message, pointing to local environmental initiatives.
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caryfukOn the surface of the grey hexagonal tiles there is a circular metal hatch, the central relief of which depicts a sailing ship with unfurled sails, a remarkable example of urban iconography. Around the rim the inscription 'SANITARY SEWER CITY OF TAMPA' is visible, identifying its functional purpose and the geographical affiliation of this example. The Institute of Lidology would classify this find as typical of a coastal metropolis with a rich maritime history.
caryfukThe light blue painted circular specimen, examined by the Institute of Lidology, bears in its centre a relief of a ship surrounded by the inscription "CITY OF TAMPA". Around the outer edge, the inscriptions "SEWER SANITARY" and "WITH FOUNDRY" are visible, clearly defining its functional classification and origin. The surface exhibits numerous abrasions and occasional showing rust, indicating its robust but aesthetically tested existence in the urban landscape.