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General 20cm - Terra Cotta (Just under 8 inches) |
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Terra Cotta Warriors reproduced from the historical warriors of ancient China! Art gallery quality at near wholesale prices! |
General 20cm - Terra Cotta (Just under 8 inches)Terra Cotta Warriors! Numerous sizes! Great low prices! The terra cotta warriors were accidentally discovered by Chinese peasants while digging a well. The first site was excavated in 1974. Although much of the site had been looted soon after it was built, archaeologists discovered 6,000 pottery figures. This oblong shaped site is 689 feet long, 197 feet wide. The trenches that contain the soldiers are 14.8 to 21.3 feet deep. The actual bodies of the soldiers were formed out of terra cotta clay. Each soldier was baked in a kiln. The positioning of the soldiers in the oblong shape shows an actual battle formation of the troops. These warriors were dressed and ready for battle. They carried spears and various other combat weapons. Each warrior is wearing an army uniform which distinguishes the soldier's rank. The soldier's uniforms were painted either red or green. They also wore either brown or black armor. Different types of warriors include bowman, infantrymen, and among these soldiers are six chariots. Each soldier has a distinct facial expression. Even the horses found at this site have different poses. Both the hands and the heads of the soldiers are detachable. These pieces of the body were carefully crafted and painted separately. The purpose of this was to provide the soldier with individuality and uniqueness. This also shows the quality of Chinese art during this time. These soldiers were made to be naturalistic. The height of the normal soldiers ranges from 5 ft. 8 in. to 6 ft. 2.5 in. Those that rode the chariots were 6 ft. 2.5 in. The commanders were the tallest out of all the soldiers. They stood 6 ft. 5 in. Clearly height represented the importance of the officer. 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. You will be pleased and delighted with these hand crafted items. Quantities are limited for this hand crafted item. Weight Approximately .63 lbs.
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