The image is a photograph of an ancient artifact, which appears to be a shield or a shield with a circular opening in the center. The shield is made of a dark grey material and is displayed in a white frame. The opening is divided into two sections, with the top section on the left side and the bottom section in the middle. The top section is decorated with intricate carvings of various animals and figures, including a lion, a giraffe, a zebra, and a hippopotamus. The animals are arranged in a symmetrical pattern, with some overlapping each other. The figures are also intricately detailed, with curved lines and curves. The overall appearance of the shield is ornate and detailed.