Close-up of a newly restored multicolored part of Dancheong or decorative painting on a beam at the Bulguksa Temple in South Korea: contrasts with old.

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Some of the fading Dancheong or traditional decorative painting on the beams on one of the buildings contrast to the newly restored portion, with its bright colors. A person who has this skill is referred to as a 'dancheongjang.'

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Bulguksa, Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Photo credit: © Susan Heller / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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