Warrior 4 - Terracotta Army at Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, China

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The Terracotta Warriors and Horses are a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, China's first Emperor. These sculptures were buried with the emperor in 210-209 BCE to protect him in his afterlife as a form of funerary art. The figures were discovered by local farmers in Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi province in 1974 and date back to the late third century BCE. The tallest figures are generals, with warriors, chariots, and horses making up the majority of the collection. Estimates from 2007 suggest that over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses, and 150 cavalry horses were buried in three pits near Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum. Other non-military terracotta figures have been found in separate pits, including officials, acrobats, strongmen, and musicians. These additional sculptures provide a glimpse into the daily life of ancient China. Thanks to John Fino for sharing these scans from recreation.us, which are part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative by MyMiniFactory that aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures and artworks from around the world. This project is open source and relies on community contributions; if you have interesting items to share, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help.