Chariot #1
Two large scale-models of bronze chariots and horses were unearthed in December, 1980, about 20 meters east of the mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. They were tagged Chariot No. 1 and No. 2 respectively. Both required extensive restorations, over two and half years, before going on display.
These were encased in a wooden box measuring 6.8 x 2.1 x 2 meters for over two thousand years. And the box was buried 8 meters down in a trench.
These are half size scale-models of real chariots and horses, faithfully copied down to the last detail, complete with horses and people. No. 1 Chariot is a two-wheeled vehicle drawn by a team of four strong horses. There is only one seat for the driver, whose eyes are glued to the road ahead. There is a large umbrella providing shade from the sun.
Chariot #1
Two large scale-models of bronze chariots and horses were unearthed in December, 1980, about 20 meters east of the mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. They were tagged Chariot No. 1 and No. 2 respectively. Both required extensive restorations, over two and half years, before going on display.
These were encased in a wooden box measuring 6.8 x 2.1 x 2 meters for over two thousand years. And the box was buried 8 meters down in a trench.
These are half size scale-models of real chariots and horses, faithfully copied down to the last detail, complete with horses and people. No. 1 Chariot is a two-wheeled vehicle drawn by a team of four strong horses. There is only one seat for the driver, whose eyes are glued to the road ahead. There is a large umbrella providing shade from the sun.