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Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses:Lifelike Terra Cotta Figures

2007-12-07 18:06:27  Author:Amanda  From:visitchina  Hit:22  Font size:[big][middle][small]
Brief:Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses:Lifelike Terra Cotta Figures

Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses:Lifelike Terra Cotta Figures
The terra cotta soldiers are remarkably realistic sculptures. The figures are mostly 1.8 meters (5 feet 11 inches) in height, the lower part of the body being solid and the upper part hollow. Originally the figures were painted in bright colors however, over the two thousand years they have silently stood guard, the color has faded and worn off. The squarish faces of the warriors feature broad foreheads and wide, thick-lipped mouths. Their eyes focus on the far distance and some bear an ornate hairstyle. The muscular horses have big bright eyes, large nostrils, stout legs and plump waists and hips and are poised ready to gallop.

Tunic infantryman unearthed in Pit 1 wear a knee-length tunic, short trousers, puttees and curved shoes and would carried crossbows in their hands. Their hair is wound in topknots while some have beards. The clothes were designed to allow freedom of movement.

Armored soldiers unearthed in Pit 1, stand 189 cm in height and would each have had a sword in his left hand. They were heavily armored with a brown cape and a red cap and green shin guards.

Editor:amanda


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