This image depicts an expressive element of decorative metal panel in the Art Deco style, likely serving as part of a door panel or decorative insert on a building facade. The central figure of the composition is a stylized owl, executed in relief technique from silvery-gray metal.
Compositionally, the panel is organized along a vertical axis with distinct geometric elements characteristic of Art Deco. The owl is depicted frontally with emphasised symmetrical large eyes formed as spirals, giving the image a hypnotic effect. Around the bird's head are ray-like elements forming a stylized halo or sunrays, which enhances the monumentality and symbolic significance of the image.
The lower part of the panel is decorated with stylized plant motifs resembling papyrus or stylized acanthus leaves. The framing is made of brass or bronze material, creating an effective contrast with the silvery central part. The textural treatment of the metal emphasizes various elements of the owl's plumage and ornamental details.
This element of facade decoration is an excellent example of the use of zoomorphic motifs in modernist and Art Deco architecture, where the owl traditionally symbolizes wisdom and knowledge, which is especially characteristic of public buildings with educational or cultural purposes.