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The Archival Description
This five-piece assembly recalls the foundational archetypes of the Terracotta Army: the Archer, the General, the Infantryman, and the Companion Horse. Each figure is hand-sculpted from dense black clay, drawing from the weight and grounded presence of the original Xi’an excavations.
Rather than functioning as ornament alone, the set invites a memento mori reading for the scholar. Displayed as a cohesive row, the figures establish a rhythmic historical cadence, particularly suited to bookshelves or the margins of a private study lined with dark-bound volumes.
The Details
• Material: Handcrafted Black Clay
• Dimensions: 9.5cm (Companion Horse) to 12cm (The General)
• Finish: Matte, earthen texture; unglazed to preserve the clay’s natural weight
• Provenance: Issued by Velvet Clove
Curatorial Note
Issued as a limited curatorial run.