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Rare army general and chariot found among Chinese terracotta warriors
The figure was discovered along with the remains of two chariots, three clay horses and two additional figurines.
Archaeologists studying China's famous “Terracotta Army” have discovered what they believe to be a rare life-size statue of a high-ranking military officer.
The ornate figure discovered in the mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang in China's Shaanxi province is only the tenth of its kind among thousands of terracotta statues that have been discovered at the site so far, Live Science reports.
“These decorations on high-ranking officers indicate how special they are. The style and color of the jewelry reflected aesthetic taste and symbols of social status [того времени]”- Janice Lee told Xiuzhen,…
