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Black Terracotta Knight Statue 22cm

20cm-015
Origin: China
Terracotta knight statue from Xi an, China

Approximate size: 22 X 6.5 X 4.5 cm



Approximate weight: 380g



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.



Knight: These terracotta soldiers depicted leading horses, tasked with transportation and support duties. They are often depicted pulling carts or wagons carrying military supplies. Although their decoration is generally less elaborate, it nevertheless reflects their importance in army logistics. A knight figurine represents a Muslim Hui, an ethnic minority in China, part of the Muslim community.


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