These are three white 2.5x 2.5" tiles with Asian characters. The are in a brass frame, completely backed by the frame where it says International Craftsmen, Made in Japan.
The saddle is kinda banged up with a few cracks around the back of the seat and some scratches here and there. It has a bit of edge wrok detail and i could take a few closer photos if I need too.
during troubles in czechoslovakia 1950'- 1960's,british army assisting czechoslovakia,uncle briught back this item,been in family since,apparently came from a palace or well to do household.