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The image depicts an exquisite carved stone relief executed in a deep stone carving technique. The central composition is enclosed in an octagonal frame, within which a stylized bird resembling a griffin or phoenix is depicted with outstretched wings. This is likely an element of the decorative design on the facade of a historical building.
The relief is distinguished by its refined detail work and depth of carving, creating an expressive play of light and shadow. The composition is framed by floral ornaments with elements of leaves, flowers, and scrolls, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the central figure. Particularly noteworthy are the stylized flower rosettes and undulating leaves that organically interweave into the overall structure of the ornament.
Judging by the character of the stone treatment and the style of ornamentation, this architectural element likely belongs to the decorative adornment of a neoclassical or neo-Gothic style building, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century. Such decorative panels were often used as elements of a frieze or to highlight significant parts of the facade, emphasizing the status and artistic value of the architectural object.