Do you need this carving......?

When we enter the gate of such a house, do we think about the purpose of this carving?
Thanks for viewing and comments!

[gloria jones]

Nice capture of this ornate, detailed carving

[Gosia]

Very nice door decoration

[Ellen Bogenschutz]

I can't tell if it's welcoming or wishing visitors away!

[Yao RL]

I would behave myself after entering it.

[Diane]

Nice detail. Interesting carving.

[Diana]

such a wonderful carving on this beautiful door.

[Issi Bannerman]

It's quite lovely.

[moni kozi]

Splendid wood detail

[John Falconer]

Well spotted. Great shot.

[borof]

Beautiful carving, excellent interpretation. The sight of it brightens up my day.

[Helge E. Storheim]

Great looking door

[Chris Cook]

What a door! Amazing carving.

[haskar]

Beautiful ornate.