Terracotta Warriors: Guardians Of Immortality
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This lavishly illustrated exhibition catalogue chronicles the astonishing discovery and cultural significance of China's Terracotta Warriors, the vast underground army created to guard the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, China's first emperor. Unearthed near Xi'an in 1974, this archaeological wonder presents thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, horses, and chariots, each crafted with remarkable individual detail — a monumental achievement of ancient Chinese art and engineering. The volume details the historical context of the Qin Dynasty (221–210 BCE), shedding light on the imperial ambitions and cosmological beliefs that drove the creation of such an extraordinary funerary complex. With authoritative scholarly texts and stunning photography, it stands as an essential reference for anyone captivated by the art, history, and archaeology of ancient China.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket – card covers in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Appears intact. No stickers or labels visible.
This lavishly illustrated exhibition catalogue chronicles the astonishing discovery and cultural significance of China's Terracotta Warriors, the vast underground army created to guard the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, China's first emperor. Unearthed near Xi'an in 1974, this archaeological wonder presents thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, horses, and chariots, each crafted with remarkable individual detail — a monumental achievement of ancient Chinese art and engineering. The volume details the historical context of the Qin Dynasty (221–210 BCE), shedding light on the imperial ambitions and cosmological beliefs that drove the creation of such an extraordinary funerary complex. With authoritative scholarly texts and stunning photography, it stands as an essential reference for anyone captivated by the art, history, and archaeology of ancient China.
