Porcelain decoration on a rooftop in the Forbidden City

A porcelain detail of a building in the Forbidden City is shown. The Forbidden City is located in Beijing and is the largest surviving palace complex in China, and was the residence of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

The decorations shown in the picture show carved motifs typical of traditional Chinese architecture, often featuring mythological creatures such as dragons or other animals.

The Forbidden City now operates as a museum and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.