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[Magnifying Glass] Hundreds of pottery figurines saw military-like lions

[Magnifying Glass] Hundreds of pottery figurines saw military-like lions

◆ Painted back arrow clay figurines

[Magnifying Glass] Hundreds of pottery figurines saw military-like lions

◆ Painted soldier clay figurines

In the tomb of King Chu of Beidongshan, in addition to a large number of copper seals, there are hundreds of pottery figurines such as the "painted soldier pottery figurines" and "painted back arrow clay figurines" in this exhibit. Among them, the "Painted Soldiers Pottery Figurines" all wear crowned swords, and the weapons held by both hands were originally wooden halberds, beryllium, etc., and some of them still have decay marks. The figurines are molded and molded, and after firing, different facial features and costumes are painted to achieve the effect of thousands of faces. The "painted back arrow clay figurines" all wear long swords and shoulder arrows. The arrow is fixed by three straps under the armpit and left shoulder, and is knotted to the chest to form a triangular strap for easy carrying and running.

Although such figurines are the image of archers, some of the right crotch ribbons are tied with ink books "Lang Zhong" or "Zhonglang" seals, which are for the close attendants of the King of Chu. These pottery figurines with different forms and complete equipment also vividly reproduced to the world the mighty and majestic divisions of the Chu Kingdom and the complete military equipment.

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