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

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The Terracotta Army or the "Terracotta Warriors and Horses" consists of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, China's first Emperor. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210-209 BCE to protect him in the afterlife. These figures date back to around the late third century BCE and were discovered by local farmers in Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi province in 1974. The tallest figures represent generals, while warriors, chariots, and horses make up the rest of the army. Estimates 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 found in nearby pits include officials, acrobats, strongmen, and musicians. To explore more about the Terracotta Army, visit Wikipedia here for detailed information. Thanks to John Fino for providing these scans through recreation.us, a part of "Scan The World". This initiative by MyMiniFactory allows people worldwide to access free digital archives of 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks. You can contribute interesting items and help build this global archive by emailing stw@myminifactory.com.