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The image depicts a large, ornate relief carving of the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom. The carving is made of a light-colored stone, possibly limestone or sandstone, and exhibits signs of age and wear, with chipped edges and faded paint. The central element is a shield divided into quadrants, each bearing a different heraldic symbol, including lions, fleurs-de-lis, and a harp. The shield is surrounded by a blue garter inscribed with the motto "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE." To the left of the shield stands a lion, crowned and facing forward, while to the right is a unicorn, also crowned and chained. Both animals are depicted with detailed musculature and flowing manes. The entire composition is framed by elaborate scrolling foliage and decorative elements, including putti at the bottom corners. Above the shield, a royal crown with a lion passant perched on top is prominently displayed. The carving is mounted on a textured wall, suggesting it is part of a building's facade or interior decoration. The inscription at the bottom reads "DIEU ET MON DROIT." This particular carving is located on the external facade of the Banqueting House in Whitehall, London, United Kingdom.
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