The Terracotta Army

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Dimensions General is 170 mm, Infantryman 160 mm and Kneeling Archer 120 mm approx.

The gift box, pictured here, is in padded green cloth and lined in red satin.

Cavalryman

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You can tell that this Warrior is a cavalryman from his lightweight armour and his pleated lower tunic. Chinese cavalry of the period relied on speed to harass the enemy and then run. This is one of the troops who made up the bulk of Emperor Qins mounted army.

He is made to resemble a real terracotta warrior so is made from the same mud and low fired to recreate their appearance as they were uncovered at Xian.

· Cavalryman from Emperor Qins army.

· Looks exactly like the real thing, but smaller!

· Hand finished in China.

· Makes a superb gift.

Dimensions approx 10 inches tall (they vary slightly as they are all hand finished).

Armoured Archer

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A Warrior ready for action. This armoured archer is kneeling on one leg awaiting the order to fire. He's armoured because of his position at the front of the army he is likely to be a targeted by his opposite numbers in the rival army and he needs some protection. His pose and appearance shows he is confident he will win the day and emerge from battle unscathed.

He is made to resemble a real terracotta warrior so is made from the same mud and low fired to recreate their appearance as they were uncovered at Xian.

· Unusual kneeling pose.

· Looks exactly like the real thing, but smaller!

· Hand finished in China.

· Makes a superb gift.

Dimensions approx 8 inches tall (they vary slightly as they are all hand finished).

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Standing Auxiliary Archer

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This Warrior is a member of the Chinese equivalent of the hit and run squad. They had no armour so that they move quickly and appear anywhere on the battlefield to loose off their arrows en masse and then make a quick retreat back behind their own lines.

He is made to resemble a real terracotta warrior so is made from the same mud and low fired to recreate their appearance as they were uncovered at Xian.

· Unusual kneeling pose.

· Looks exactly like the real thing, but smaller!

· Hand finished in China.

· Makes a superb gift.

Dimensions approx 10 inches tall (they vary slightly as they are all hand finished).

Infantryman

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This Warrior is a one of Emperor Qins most loyal and stoical troops. These foot soldiers made up the backbone of his army and they were a potent fighting force. You can tell from his armour that he was involved in hand to hand fighting and his pose and expression showed that he was sure of himself and his abilities.

He is made to resemble a real terracotta warrior so is made from the same mud and low fired to recreate their appearance as they were uncovered at Xian.

· Proud foot soldier.

· Looks exactly like the real thing, but smaller!

· Hand finished in China.

· Makes a superb gift.

Dimensions approx 10 inches tall (they vary slightly as they are all hand finished).

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