This is a close-up photo I took of a discarded roof decoration used for Korean palaces, temples, courts and memorial shrines during the Joseon Dynasty. This decorative structure is usually under the cover of the roof and is viewed from the bottom, giving the outer ceiling a floral expression. Because this piece had been discarded and is now more exposed to the elements, the colours have started to bleach. The turquoise colour is usually much greener. Note the repetition of similar colours and the detailed painting of floral swirls, which are often missed because this decoration is so high of the ground.
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