Very rare tile depicting St. George on horseback, in the act of killing the dragon. It is made of Istrian marble, entirely carved and worked by hand, with an original iron spear. An iron spear is unusual, because the saint was usually represented with a marble spear.The item comes from Ferrara. Private collection.According to legend, this saint killed the monster because it was killing people with its breath. In return, St. George asked citizens to be converted and baptised. Artwork with a clear allegorical message: the triumph of good over evil. Extraordinary tile of excellent quality, one of a kind. It can be hung on the wall or placed against it. The marble veins are beautiful and the patina is bright and refined. Well proportioned, with reasonable dimensions and quite heavy.In good condition and intact. In case of shipping, it will be delivered in a wooden crate, carefully packaged and with the highest safety.Safe and trackable shipping throughout Italy, Europe and the rest of the world at reasonable rates. Dimensions:- width 59 cm- length 39 cm- thickness 11.5 cm.Weight: 38 kg.