Terra cotta warriors from mausoleum of the first Qin emperor of China

Definition

These are life-sized clay sculptures that were buried with the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. They were created to protect him in the afterlife.

Related terms

Qin Shi Huang:

The first emperor of China who commissioned the terra cotta warriors.

Mausoleum: A large tomb or burial place for a deceased person.

Afterlife: The belief in an existence after death, often associated with different cultures and religions.