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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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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
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
Terracotta Sculptures Massai Woman & Massai Warrior by H. Dullo 'Kenya' Tribal
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
H. DULLO (KENYA),
20th century.
A pair of terracotta sculptures
Massai Woman and Massai Warrior
Category
Vintage 1970s Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Figure Set of Miniature Terracotta Chinese Xian Warriors
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of Terracotta sculptures representing Xian Warriors. This set of figures is
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
L. F. Jørgensen, Denmark, Impressive Terracotta Sculpture of Roman Warrior
Located in Copenhagen, DK
L. F. Jørgensen, Denmark, a large and impressive terracotta sculpture of a Roman warrior with a
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
