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General 26cm - Brass Color (Just over 10 inches) |
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Terra Cotta Warriors reproduced from the historical warriors of ancient China! Art gallery quality at near wholesale prices! |
General 26cm - Brass Color (Just over 10 inches)Terra Cotta Warriors! Numerous sizes! Great low prices! Museum Quality. You will not be disappointed! The terra cotta warriors were accidentally discovered by Chinese peasants while digging a well. This discovery prompted archaeologists to proceed to Shaanxi, China to investigate. No one knows why this site became buried and lost among memories in the clay and in the minds of China. What they found was the ancient burial-site of the first Chinese Emperor Qin Shihuangdi. These warriors were placed all around the burial tomb of Emperor Qin. Before Qin, masters were buried with women, slaves, and soldiers. This tradition during China's feudal period vanished during the life of Qin. To substitute for the actual humans, Qin ordered a massive clay army to be produced for his protection. Qin wanted the afterlife to be the same as his life on earth. Qin produced a warlike culture in China, which brought him many enemies. During his lifetime there were three attempts to assassinate him, so he had to be protected in the afterlife. The terra cotta general stands tall in his proud and meaningful stance. This is a common terra cotta piece that goes well in all different kinds of scenery. These decorative statues are for indoor use only. Not suitable for outside. Quantities are limited for this hand crafted item. Replica of world famous Qin Dynasty Terracotta Warriors, also known as the 8th wonder of the world.Background: Chin She Huang, the first Emperor of China. He conquered and united China to become its First Emperor. He built the Great Wall and amassed great works of art. A megalomaniac, he sought the secret of immortality. 70,000 workers built his tomb filled with legendary treasures. His 3000 wives and concubines followed him to the grave. Over 6000 fantastic life-size clay warriors protected his tomb. The Famous Terracotta Army - one of the wonders of the ancient world. Features * Size: L3.5" x H10.5" x D3"
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