Terra-Cotta Warrior Replica

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Terra-Cotta Warrior Replica

Photos of reproduction Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses for reference. If you are interested in any of them, please click to see the details.

Pictures you've seen are the life-size replica of the Qin Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses figurines. We also customize a variety of specification on demand including 1/2, 1/3, 3/4.

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Armor-Clad General
Kneeling Archer
General with Beard
Emperor Qinshihuang
Junior Officer
Standing Archer
Cavalrymen and Saddle Horse
Saddle Horse
Officer
Bronze Armor-Clad General
Bronze Kneeling Archer
Officer Heads

Production Process of Terra-Cotta Warrior Replica

A combination of molding and sculpturing were employed to fashion the terra-cotta figurines in the Qin Mausoleum.Traditional sculpturing methods used included layering, pinching, pasting, carving and painting. Long strips of clay were layered to form the rough outline of the body, with the pasting, pinching and carving methods employed to add robes and armor. Fashioning heads represented a comparatively complicated process. Facial features were achieved using a mold, with piling and sculpting used to form the back of the head. Ears were pasted to the heads prior to adding sculpted or molded hair buns. Refinements such as eyes, eyebrows, mouths, mustaches and ears were carefully carved to reveal the desired personality for the figurine.

Life-Size Warrior Production Process

Molding step
Shape of body
Ready for baking
Ready for baking
Ready for baking
Ready for baking
Individual parts
Pasting parts together
Head added
Painted with ink
Coat with yellow mud
Packing

Small Warrior Production Process

infilling with mud
exquisite carving skill
perfect coloring
refinement of the finished
archaic packing

- Last updated on May. 14, 2019 -

Questions & Answers on Terra-Cotta Warrior Replica

Asked by steve roser from UK | Jul. 18, 2017 07:06

do you sell large terracotta soldiers and ship to UK

I would like 2 of these statues please can you help to tell me cost and delivery to UK

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Answered by TravelChinaGuide from CHINA | Jul. 18, 2017 20:26

Sorry, Steve. We don't sell these soldiers statues. Sorry for this!

Asked by LisA from USA | Dec. 21, 2014 15:31

Is it a symbol of good luck or protection if I put it in my home?

I bought an iron clad general when in China. Is it bad luck? Where in the house should I place it?

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Answered by Ruby from JAPAN | Dec. 21, 2014 19:08

Lisa, it's just a decoration thing for your home. I don't think it will bring you good or bad luck. If you want to increase your good luck, you may buy something according to Chinese Feng Shui.

Asked by Genii from USA | Mar. 24, 2014 03:15

The yellow mud coating washed off. The black is uneven. Protect from rain.

I kept my warrior bought in China outside. It changed dramatically. The head still has the tan clay color, but the body turned black. But the black is uneven and white shows. What can I use to repair the color and then what can I coat it with so that it can go back outdoors?

Answers (1)

Answered by Wong from SINGAPORE | Mar. 25, 2014 20:54

Genii, you might consider buying a new one instead of repairing it. The replicas were made from earth. As time goes by, their colors are fading gradually. It's difficult to make up because you may not find same colors. And I don' t think it's good put it outside of your house. Next time you have a new one, please keep it in your house and then you can keep its original appearance for long.

Asked by Clive from UNITED KINGDOM | Jan. 06, 2014 12:22

Do you have an official repairer based in the UK to repair the models of terra cotta army?

I purchased 2 warriors back in 1999. Due to the transportation over the years of said purchase one has become damaged and I would like it repaired. Do you know of someone based in the UK who could fix it for me. It has a whole in the chest and a diagonal crack from shoulder to foot. Please help many thanks

Answers (1)

Answered by Kina from SINGAPORE | Jan. 08, 2014 03:09

I have no idea about the repair base in the UK, but the tarracotta army can be easily repaired by a strong glue.

Anyway, as I know, they cannot be preserved for a long time, because they are made by earth and clay. If u really love that, you may consider buying another one from China!
Just for your reference!