Antique Colorful Terracotta Kneeling Archer Statue 26 cm

Approximate size: 26 X 10 X 12 cm Approximate total weight: 1500g Terracotta figurines are made from fired clay, hand-made, and then carefully finished. Their appearance is authentically ancient, and each terracotta figurine has subtle differences. The Terracotta Army, also known as the Warrior and Horse Figures Buried with the Dead" (兵马俑, bīngmǎ yǒng), is a collection of nearly eight thousand terracotta sculptures of soldiers and horses, representing the army of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, intended to protect the emperor on his journey after death, ensuring his safety and power even in the afterlife. Kneeling Archers: These statues depict kneeling archers, ready to shoot the enemy with their bows and arrows. Their posture demonstrates their concentration and skill in archery. * Highly replicated terracotta statues of warriors and horses faithfully represent the appearance at the time of their discovery. The aging process is much more complex than that of ordinary statues, requiring meticulous work and a significant period of time. To achieve an authentic appearance, it is necessary to bury them in the ground for a period of time, then dig them up, expose them to the elements, and restore them. Only after this natural erosion process can a realistic effect be achieved. Therefore, their value is considerably high due to the complexity and authenticity of the manufacturing process. "