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Gyeongbokgung palace - Japsang (chiwen)

Gyeongbokgung palace - Japsang (chiwen)

The Japsang or Chiwen which is the Chinese name of these ornaments are small clay figurines that were used to protect buildings from evil spirits.
It can be found on palace buildings, Confucian buildings or fortress gates. There are generally 3 to 9 figurines.
The dragon heads were added to the royal buildings.