Decoration on one of the chimneys in Amisan (아미산) garden in Gyeongbokgung (경복궁) Palace, Seoul (서울), South Korea (대한민국).
The chimney is part of a network of chimneys that were used to expel the smoke from the ondol (온돌) underfloor heating system in the nearby Gyotaejeon, the queen's living quarters. The chimneys are decorated with a variety of designs, and were Designated a national treasure (no. 811) in January 1985. The chimneys are of a hexagonal design, built with orange brick, and decorated a different design on each side.
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