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A large, weathered stone urn stands centrally, exhibiting classical Baroque ornamentation. The urn is predominantly light gray, with darker areas of staining and biological growth, particularly on its handles and upper rim. It rests on a multi-tiered stone pedestal and plinth, also showing signs of age. The urn's main body features a prominent bas-relief sculpture depicting a dynamic mythological or allegorical scene. At the center of the relief is a garlanded bull, around which several figures are arranged. To the left, two putti interact with the bull, one appearing to play a pipe. To the right and behind the bull, multiple draped and semi-draped female figures are depicted in various poses. One female figure holds a large oval object, possibly a mirror, above her head. Another figure to the far right stands partially clad, holding drapery. The figures are engaged in actions suggesting a celebratory or narrative event. The upper neck of the urn is adorned with a decorative frieze, and robust, scrolled handles flank its sides. A rounded finial caps the urn. The background consists of a clear, pale blue sky with scattered light clouds. In the lower background, distant trees with sparse foliage suggest a park or garden setting, extending to the horizon line. The scene is located in the Großer Garten (Grand Garden) in Dresden, Germany.
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