They're called Shishi-odoshi which literally means "scare the deer" and they were used, as the name suggests, to scare away animals from Japanese gardens. However now they're used mainly for their aesthetic and antique value. From what I can tell on wikipedia "Shishi-odoshi" is a broader term to refer to different devices used to scare animals and "sozu" is the specific fountain mentioned here, however Shishi-odoshi and sozu can be synonymous. I love the sound these things make so I wouldn't mind getting one when I get my own place someday.
Here be the sources of my information:
Wikipedia: Shishi-odoshi
Attic trunk: sells Shishi-odoshi
Tabletop fountains: fountain store
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