Xian – Terracotta Army is an exquisite & rare collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the 1st Emperor of China. Funerary art was buried with the emperor in 210–209 BCE. Aimed to protect the emperor in his after-life. 3 massive pits containing Terracotta Army hold more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses & 150 cavalry horses. Awe-inspiring beauty, elegance & wonder!
Figures are life-sized. Vary in height, uniform & hairstyle in accordance with rank. Faces are different for each figure. Armoured warriors, infantrymen, cavalrymen, helmeted drivers of chariots, spear-carrying charioteers, kneeling armoured archers, generals & lower-ranking officers. All look unique & brave. Figures painted with bright pigments – pink, red, green, blue, black, brown, white & lilac. Coloured lacquer finish on facial features give figures a realistic feel. One of most beautiful archeological sites to visit.