The unparalleled Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses is a world-renowned precious historical relic in China. It was unearthed in Lintong, 30 kilometers east of Xi.
Terracotta warriors and horses are large in scale. Three terracotta warriors and horses pits have been excavated, with a total area of 19 120 square meters, which is equivalent to the size of more than 50 basketball courts, and there are nearly 8,000 terracotta warriors and horses in the pits. Among the three pits, the first pit is the largest, with a length of 230m from east to west and a width of 62m from north to south, with a total area of14260m2. There are also the most terracotta warriors and horses in the pit, with about 6,000 pieces. Above the No.1 pit, a huge arched hall has now been built. Entering the hall, people are all impressed by the majestic momentum and superb production technology of the Terracotta Warriors. Standing at a height with a bird's eye view, the horses and horses in the pit alternate with each other in rows, which are very neat and arranged into a huge rectangular army array, really like the invincible army commanded by Qin Shihuang.
Terracotta warriors and horses are not only large in scale, but also diverse and vivid in image.
General figurines are burly, wearing gold crowns, armor, holding swords, and standing at the front of the team with their heads held high, as if commanding officers and men to March behind them. You can see at a glance that he is a senior general with many battles and great responsibilities.
Warrior figurines are about 1.8 meters high, with strong physique and well-proportioned posture. He is wearing a shirt, a suit of armor, and a pair of boots with the front end facing up, and most of his hair is tied in a bun on the right. Some of them hold bronze swords, some hold swords and some hold shields. Everyone's eyes are bright, their lips are closed and their expressions are grim, as if a big war is coming.
Cavalry figurines are dressed in short armor, tight pants and boots, with reins in their right hand and bows and arrows in their left hand, ready to get on the horse and fight.
Chariot figurines are divided into riders and sergeants, with riders standing in the middle to drive the chariot and sergeants standing on both sides of the chariot to protect the riders.
The crossbowmen all bow and arrow, staring at the front, standing or kneeling, ready to shoot sharp arrows at any time.
Horse figurines are as big as real horses, and every horse is strong and muscular. The eager eyes, like an order, will spread their hooves, take off and embark on a journey.
Every Terracotta Warriors and Horses is an extremely exquisite artistic treasure. Looking closely, they look different: some nod slightly and thoughtfully, as if considering how to cooperate with each other and defeat their opponents; Some eyes, like two bells, look solemn, as if making up their minds in the dark and vowing to fight to the end for Qin's unification of the world; Some clenched their fists and were brave and capable, as if they were ready to go out at any time; Some people stare at the distance, as if they miss their relatives in their hometown ... when they are close to them, it seems that they can still hear the gentle breathing.
Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses vividly simulated the formation of the army, vividly reproduced the grand momentum of Qin Jun's millions of soldiers and thousands of chariots, and vividly demonstrated the great strength and heroism of the Chinese nation. This is unique in the history of sculpture at all times and in all countries.