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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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Antique Chinese Terracotta Warrior Figure, Qin Shi Huang Style, 1900s
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese terracotta warrior figure modeled after one of the 7,000 warriors that form the Terracotta Army in the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, Shi Huang.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Chinese Terracotta Warrior Figure, Qin Style, Mid-Late 1900s
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese terracotta warrior figure modeled after one of the 7,000 warriors that form the Terracotta Army in the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, Shi Huang.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Terracotta Warrior Sculpture, Signed, Circa 1940
Located in Dallas, TX
This striking Italian terracotta warrior statue, dating to circa 1940, embodies the expressive character of mid-century European studio sculpture.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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 homage to one of China's most famous archaeological discoveries.
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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 (dematerialized through the ages); his gaze is serene and attentive.
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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
Sculptural circa 1970s entry, foyer or console table, molded after the ancient Chinese Xian warriors or the terracotta warriors of China. Very nicely wood teak wood carved warrior wi...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Console Tables
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Brass
