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No. 2 Bronze Chariot

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No. 2 bronze chariot was called "anche", for it is stable and comfortable to be seated (in Chinese, "an" has the meaning of stable and comfortable). The carriage, which has an oval-shaped cove covering on the top, is spacious enough for one to sit or lie down. The seat of the chariot driver is placed outside the carriage.

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Vanguard Army Alignment

Vanguard Army Alignment

Vanguard army alignment in Pit No. 1
Terracotta Soldiers Ready to Set Out

Terracotta Soldiers Ready to Set Out

The terracotta horses, chariots and soldiers in Pit No. 1; the chariots have lost, but the soldiers and horses still remain.
Mighty Terracotta Army

Mighty Terracotta Army

It displays to the world the lineup of the army that had unified China.
The Terracotta of a General

The Terracotta of a General

Through the statue of this general, we can figure out the hair-style and dressing of the officers in the Qin Dynasty.
Terracotta Soldier Kneeling down to Shoot (1)

Terracotta Soldier Kneeling down to Shoot (1)

The soldier is elaborately made.
Terracotta Soldier Kneeling down to Shoot (2)

Terracotta Soldier Kneeling down to Shoot (2)

The soldier presents a composed and lifelike facial expression.
Horse with Saddle and the Horse-leading Soldier

Horse with Saddle and the Horse-leading Soldier

The horse-leading soldier wears a short campaign gown and a suit of armor without sleeves.
Bronze Dagger-axe

Bronze Dagger-axe

Though the wooden handle has no longer existed, the dagger-axe remains as sharp as it once was.
Bronze Shu (an Ancient Weapon)

Bronze Shu (an Ancient Weapon)

Shu is a kind of ancient bladeless staff-like long weapon for guards of honor.
No. 1 Bronze Chariot

No. 1 Bronze Chariot

No. 1 bronze chariot was probably the leading chariot of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
Silver Bow Rack

Silver Bow Rack

It is a rack for bow placing in the No. 1 bronze chariot.
Bronze Handle Inlaid with Gold and Silver

Bronze Handle Inlaid with Gold and Silver

It is a bronze ornament on the No. 1 bronze chariot which is used to connect and prolong the handle of the umbrella.
Gold Danglu

Gold Danglu

Gold Danglu, an ornament for chariot-driving horse, is the component of the bronze chariot.
Gold Jieyue

Gold Jieyue

Gold jieyue, also an ornament for chariot-driving horse, is a component of practical chariot.
Duck-Bill Shaped Silver Hook

Duck-Bill Shaped Silver Hook

It is a component of bronze chariot.
Bronze Dragon

Bronze Dragon

The article measures 240cm long, 100cm wide and 40cm high.