Decoration on the eaves of the Thean Hou Chinese Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Ceramic animals on the roof of a Chinese temple. Zoomorphs are apotropaic, providing protection against fire and other disasters. The number of animals depicted determines the rank of the building.

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Size: 5120px × 3413px
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Photo credit: © Louise Heusinkveld / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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