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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.
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Contemporary Terracotta Warrior No. 8 by Yue Minjun
Located in Zurich, CH
Yue Minjun’s Contemporary Terracotta Warrior No. 8 reflects a distinct Cynical Realism style, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese International Style Sculptures and...
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum-Style Terracotta Warrior
Located in Queens, 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 Queens, 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
Set of Four Chinese Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum-Style Terracotta Warrior Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
This set of four Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum-style terracotta warrior sculptures is a captivating
Category
20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
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
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Console Tables
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Brass
