瓦当,即“为瓦檐处之挡头也”。世问也有称它为“瓦头”或“筒瓦头”的,为我国古代传统建筑装饰重要的部件之一。瓦当造型简单,分圆形和半圆形两种。它有丰富的面纹装饰,造型生动并富有传统特色。瓦当不仅在古建筑物上展示着它的实用价值和艺术价值,而且,由于它的造型艺 Vatan, that is to say, “the head of the corrugated area is also.” Shiqin also called it “Watou” or “Titoutou”, which is one of the important components of ancient Chinese traditional architectural decoration. The tile is simple in shape, divided into two types: round and semicircular. It is rich in surface decoration, vivid and full of traditional features. Vatan not only displays its practical value and artistic value in ancient buildings, but also because of its shape