I went to the Terracotta Warior exhibition at the British Museum on Friday. The other half wanted a figurine so a figurine I bought! He will take pride of place in the front window. This week's entry for the Tuesday and Wednesday edition of Wordless Wednesday.
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horny...
a figure, issit big?
if it's big, should be rather expensive eh?
happy WW!
nice figurine! reminds me of Gen. Kurubayashi - Letters from Iwo Jima! a very nice movie :)
He'll keep the bad guys at bay! That must have been some exhibition!
ohh! Huge figurine!!! Happy WW! Hope you0ll visit mine too..
The Terracotta Warriors are cool. I visited the exhibition when it was in Singapore. Happy WW(Tues) :-)
I agree with napaboaniya. I have seen lots of documentaries of the terracotta warriors -- and still lots more are being discovered. Amazing eh?
Very cool...Happy WW.
Enjoy. It is very dramatic!
One handsome general... I should visit those terracota warriors, but would happy just to find them in local museums (which I've never visited :p)...
Happy WW! :)
That is beautiful. I've been to the British Museum... my favorite part was all of the marble and bronze statues.
Jams, Bombay Company offer replicas of these warriors from the tomb in China. They were made of something that felt like terra cotta (and broke like terra cotta) and they were 3.5 -4 inches high. I bought 4 of them, all different and placed them on my fireplace mantle. I love them! They join my Asian decoration theme. How big and tall is your figurine?
impressive carvings. :)
happy ww.
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Tatapilla
oh very cool. i would love one of those in my house. how big is it? happy ww!
He will take pride of place in the front window.
What, your other half?
k, now that is totally cool! One day I hope to see them as well. Thanks for stopping too ! Have a great WW.
In front of the window is the best place for the general. He looks proud :)
Happy WW!
Perfectly proud indeed! Nice acquisition.
First, you're the coolest for giving your other half the figurine and 2nd, how fun - the museum and all. Happy WW :)
Very cool! We have a similar figurine :) Happy WW
i haven't been to a museum in years! what a very interesting figurine - love the detail in him.
happy ww.
THanks everyone
Teach, It's 16 inches tall so it's quite a good size.
Definitely the figurine James, the not-wife would not be happy to be displayed in the window!
Very nice Jams. Alison will be jealous you've been!
Very unique! I thank you for always taking the time to drop by my blog, it's very much appreciated.
Such detail! What a great post for WW. Thanks for stopping by! See you next week.
Interesting detail.
Funky. I love the wrinkles in his forehead.
Very interesting figurine! I hope he enjoys his new spot in your front window! :)
Interesting photos Jams! Very cool with the white background. Happy WW to you!
The Chinese figurines always make me feel proud to be a Chinese. Ha! Ha! We have the Terracotta Exhibitions here too, in Malaysia. I've seen lots of them during my visit to China and whoops! they have it too in Britain. Wow! That's alot (= hehe... Happy WW (=
great detailed shots!
happy WW!
wow! Great pictures!
that's so cool! love the shots!
Oh Wow, I'm impressed. I would love to see the exhibition. Awesome details.
Well, Jams, now you have something to put in your front window. We saw the real thing in China a few years ago. They are amazing.
Happy WW/WT!
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It's interesting to see one of that kind. Pretty cool!
ahhh... I know him! I have several at home, bought from the place of origin. hehe....
Very fierce. Will it scare away the birds? Happy WW.
Very cool indeed. He's a fine specimen. I would love to go to China to see the originals there, wouldn't you? Happy WW.
Thanks everyone. I would dearly love to see them in situ.
Looks huge. I wonder of its dimension.
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Makimeji
I have not seen a replica of these in person, only in pictures. You're so lucky for being able to purchase one.
The exhibition must have been very interesting ! I remember I liked the Britihs Museum very much. So you bought a figure, he looks quite frightening, do you want to keep your visitors away, lol ?
Lovely figurine! That exhibition might have been quite something to see!
Interesting figurine. Happy WW!
A bit scary image, nice shot though.
Thanks for the visit.
I would love to go see that exhibit, though it might be a little creepy. I've seen one too many movies where those guys are just lying in wait for some prophesied ruler to awake them... yikes!
Nice work.
What an interesting acquisition! I tend to collect giraffes ;--)
Thanks for visiting my OSI at Sacred Ruminations yesterday and leaving the link to your blog. It’s nice to meet you.
Hugs and blessings,
that is a pretty cool looking little figurine!
Generally speaking interesting statue esp the color is different as always good shot
Ah, the Museums... I haven't been in ages. I used to go almost every other weekend when I lived outside of Boston. I really need to move that up to priority status on my "To Do' list. Lovely post, Jams.
I also just saw you Crucifixion post, too. I am horrified that people would actually do that nowadays. It seems so... unspeakable to think they'd volunteer for it.
Great photos - I like the general. He looks thoughtful and sad to me. Must be an amazing exhibit and more amazing to see the real thing on location. Very cool.
Interesting, and well photographed.
I don't think I have seen the Terra Cotta army figures in real life yet.
That is very nice. He will do your window proud.
I really like the texture of the statue--it reminds me of a little piece of carve slate we got on our honeymoon!
My WW post is up here: http://chezartz.com/?p=221
Cheers!
Wow that is pretty cool!
Thanks everyone!
That's an interesting statue. How big is it?
Happy WW :-)
I've watched shows about these figures on the History Channel. Fascinating!
Outstanding figure! We have one similar as well in our window... scowling at the neighbours.
He looks very fierce!
Excellent replicas both as photos and
statues
Stunning figurine! I've always been fascinated by them.
My first thought - Ghengis Khan. Either that or my Gr. 8 teacher.
Interesting figurine. He will make quite a statement in your front window... And, I loved the British Museum when I went last year. I was in awe of how much there is to see! I was also amazed at how many people walk around video-taping the exhibits, like the mummies, for example. I thought that very odd, so I pulled out my camera and joined in the fun! :D
Fascinating history behind these warriors. I'd love to see them in person someday.
Fascinating and very fierce looking, but then, he is a warrior.
it's amazing how sculptures such as this one, were made from terra cotta! thanks for sharing the photo! :D
Thanks everyone
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