sundial located in the Forbidden City, Beijing, China

sundial located in the Forbidden City, Beijing, China. The sundial is made of white stone and has a large, circular, flat top. The top is tilted upwards, and is supported by a stone pillar coming up from the center. The sundial is standing on a rectangular, stone platform, also made of white stone, and has four pillars supporting the platform. The sundial is located in a courtyard area with a large, stone wall surrounding it. The Forbidden City, located at 39.915° N, 116.391° E, is the former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in Beijing, China. The sundial appears to be a historical artifact, likely from the time of the Ming or Qing dynasty. There are no people in the image.