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Why were the terracotta warriors made?
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The terracotta warriors were ordered to be made to protect the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang of the Qin dynasty in China. They were supposed to be able to protect his spirit after death. Browse a collection of terracotta warrior figures and replicas on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Chinese Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum-Style Terracotta Warrior
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese terracotta warrior figure modeled after one of the 7,000 warriors that form the
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Emperor of Qin Mausoleum-Style Terracotta Warrior Statue
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese terracotta warrior figure modeled after one of the 7,000 warriors that form the
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Elegant Han Dynasty Terracotta Warrior - China '206 BC - 220 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Impressive terracotta warrior representing a banner bearer gripping a wooden staff with his hands
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Handmade Terracotta Warrior Horse Art Pottery Sculpture
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Terracotta Unglazed Pottery Warrior Horse Handcrafted
6.5 h x 6.5 w x 2.5 D
In the art style of
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Xian Warrior Brass and Wood Console or Entry Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in St. Louis, MO
warriors or the terracotta warriors of China. Very nicely wood teak wood carved warrior with brass stud
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Japanese Haniwa Terracotta Head of a Warrior
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Haniwa terracotta head of a warrior, Haniwa figures are Japanese terracotta funerary
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
