It is believed that the Terracotta Army, referring to the soldiers guarding the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, looked like this when they were first crafted around 2200 years ago.
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My understanding is that when they were exposed to air they quickly lost color… # Freshly excavated 2000 yr old Terracotta Warriors still showing original color before rapid deterioration. Picture taken in 1974…
They say every one is unique and even small details like the bottoms of their shoes having traction were added.
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