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''Doors R. and L. At the back an opening through which only the deep sky and the wonderful stars are seen. The walls are painted with strange semi-human figures in the Assyrian manner, only vaguely discernible. In the centre, outlined against the opening, there is a mysterious gigantic figure of a goddess. Under it stands a tripod, from which the smoke of incense rises and hangs in purple clouds about the painted ceiling. There is a low couch covered with rich tapestries. Lilies, lotus-flowers, and other heavily scented flowers stand in costly jars. Several low tables on which are the curious implements of magic. The room is filled with the dim light''