General - Qin Emperor's Terrocatta Soldiers - Qing Dynasty (2

The first emperor of China-Qinshihuang (259-210 BC) was the creator of the first unified, centralized feudal state in Chinese history. He spent thirty-six years constructing his mausoleums, which is surrounded by more than eight thousand life-sized terra-cotta warriors and horses. Only a few Generals have been found among the more than eight thousand soldier figurines: He is wearing a hat and a warrior's gown covered by a finely knit suit of armor. On his feet are square-tipped shoes. His face is realistically depicted with a thick beard and mustache, the broad forehead and sharp eyes. He looks mature and reserved, calm and resolute The nameless craftsman not only created a perfect image of a commander, but also has given him a spirit and a mind worth pondering. 14" H