Terracotta Warriors
ArtistUnknown (Qin artisans)
Year210 BC
MediumFired clay
LocationXian, China
About Terracotta Warriors
Over 8,000 unique soldier figures guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huang. No two faces are alike. Discovered by farmers in 1974. Originally painted in bright colors that flaked off when exposed to air. Armed with real bronze weapons, many still sharp. The tomb itself remains unexcavated.