Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Egg (67) in Washington, D.C. by Vincent Palumbo, Peter Rockwell

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Egg (67) is a limestone gargoyle on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., designed by Peter Rockwell and carved by Vincent Palumbo. It is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of stone gargoyles and grotesques, which enhance the Gothic Revival architecture. Located near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, the cathedral is accessible via the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station. This gargoyle exemplifies the artistic and functional stonework that defines the cathedral's exterior.