Section 3: Fit for the Emperor The kilns of China make ceramics for trade with other countries and for the imperial court. There are also many well-to-do Chinese clients of our kilns who wish to have ceramics for their households. Some even want ceramics for their roof! This noble lion dog might go on a nobleman's roof to scare away evil spirits. The glaze is in an ancient three-color style called sancai. Perhaps if you advance through the ranks of the army, you too can have a lion dog for your roof! Sincerely, Your Cousin.