The Terracotta Army
China
| Year |
210–209 BC |
| Dimensions |
320 x 230 inchs |
| Media |
sand, stone |
| Type |
no |
| Frame |
no |
About the Artwork
Discovered in 1974, the Terracotta Army is an enormous cache of clay statues buried in three massive pits near the tomb of Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, who died in 210 BC. Meant to protect him in the afterlife, the Army is believed by some estimates to number more than 8,000 soldiers along with 670 horses and 130 chariots. Each is life-size, though actual height varies according to military rank.
