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Overview
A Chinese terracotta warrior statue modeled on the standing armored soldiers of the Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang, China's first emperor. The soldier stands on a rectangular base with a stern face, mustache and short beard, and his hair is gathered into a topknot. He wears a long tunic under a chest panel of armor plates with raised rivets, a scarf at the neck and ribbed sleeves, and crossed straps and a tied belt show on the back. Both forearms reach forward, with the hands shaped to hold a weapon, which is not included. The dark gray finish, with pale earth tones in the recesses, gives the figure an aged look. It suits a bookshelf, desk, mantel or a collection of Asian decor.
Background
The Terracotta Army was discovered in 1974 in the Lintong district near Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, and its life-size clay soldiers date to around 210 BC. Smaller copies of the figures have been made and sold in the Lintong area for many years. The front of the base has raised characters, 临潼博物馆, which read "Lintong Museum." This is a museum reproduction, not an ancient piece; its exact material and the date it was made have not been confirmed.
Condition
Good display condition. There is a small chip with a hole at the top of the topknot, minor chips at the fingertips, and general surface wear, with pale dust-colored finish in the recesses. A small silver sticker is on the back of the robe. Please see all photos.
Dimensions & Weight
The statue measures about 14 x 4 x 3 inches (H x W x D) and weighs 3 lb 9.8 oz.
Shipping
Free standard shipping within the US, packed securely.
