Black Terracotta Infantry Warrior Statue 35cm

Approximate size: 35 x 13 x 6 cm

Approximate weight: 770 g

Terracotta figurines are made from fired clay, made by hand, then finished with care.

Their appearance is authentically ancient, and each terracotta figurine has subtle differences.

The Terracotta Army, also known as "Warrior and Horse Figurines Buried with the Dead" (兵马俑, bīngmǎ yǒng), is a collection of nearly eight thousand terracotta sculptures of soldiers and horses, depicting the army of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, it aimed to protect the emperor in his journey after death, ensuring his safety and power even in the afterlife.

Bare-Handed Infantry Warrior: These statues represent a specific type of soldier among the Terracotta Army statues. They are depicted as soldiers equipped only with their hands, with no visible weapons. These warriors may have been involved in close combat tasks, using unarmed combat techniques such as wrestling or hand-to-hand combat. Their role in the army of the time may have been that of elite fighters or bodyguards, responsible for protecting senior leaders or strategic points. These statues demonstrate the importance of different units and military strategies in Emperor Qin Shi Huang's army.