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Vertical mosaic sundial on the south wall

Vertical sundial on the south wall. The sundial is installed on June, 2009. Description. The device is made of smalt in mosaics techniques . The rod gnomon indicates th days of the equinoxes and solstices. In the top part of the sundial above the sun image there is a motto "All comes in due time for those who is able to wait". Below, flying swallows and an inkwell with an ancient feather are represented on a celestial-blue background. In the bottom part of the dial a branch of white acacia, a cleanliness symbol, and the broken prison key are drawn. Layout and the gnomon - A.Boldyrev. Mosaic - I.Volkova, E.Volkov.