Qin Shi Huang’s army of c. 8,000 figures, 210 BC.
A world icon
Terracotta Army is one of the defining objects of its field — studied, reproduced and travelled to by millions. Matchless Pieces presents it in our Chinese Works of Art department as a benchmark of rarity, craftsmanship and history.
| Department | Asian Art |
|---|---|
| Collection | Chinese Works of Art |
| Status | Museum masterpiece · reference work |
Image: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0 · xiquinhosilva
