The image depicts a stone structure with a vaulted archway, set against a wall made of large rectangular stones. A triangular stone pediment sits atop a rectangular base. The pediment features a semicircular niche with a sculpture inside, and an inscription etched into its front. Atop the pediment is a sculpture of an owl. The base has a row of six stone sphinxes lying down along its front, with a stone bust of a person wearing a headdress on the right end. The background shows a large vaulted archway made of stone blocks. The overall scene is rendered in shades of gray, suggesting an aged or weathered appearance.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 900 × 636 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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