Hello Denise, Thank you for choosing Mearto for your online appraisal. Based on the images and information you provided, this item is: A Roof Tile Warrior on Horse comes with stand, 20th century. Typically fashioned from clay or ceramic, these roof tiles feature intricately sculpted depictions of warriors on horseback, often reflecting ancient Chinese mythology, folklore, or historical figures. These tiles once adorned the roofs of temples, palaces, and other significant structures, serving both a practical purpose of diverting rainwater and a symbolic one, as they were believed to protect the building from malevolent forces. The inclusion of a stand allows these roof tile warriors to be appreciated as standalone art pieces, transforming them from functional architectural elements into collectible sculptures.
