Terracotta Underground Army in Xi'an China

Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an

55. No. 2 Bronze Chariot

No. 2 Chariot : It is larger than the lead chariot. The horses are richly adorned with gold and silver gears. There are three windows, one out front, and one on each side in the compartment, and a door opens at the back. One may open and close the windows and the door, and look in at the exquisite interior. The roof is umbrella shaped, said to be symbolic of the round sky.

Measurement: 317 (long) x 106 (high) cm.

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