East Asia, China, late 20th century. A large-scale, nicely framed woodblock print with hand coloring depicting Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi and his entourage in the foreground and artisans creating the terracotta soldiers in the background. A most amazing discovery was made in March of 1974 when a group of townspeople digging a well in Shaanxi province of northwest China found fragments of a terracotta figure. Archaeologists would later find an entire army of life-size terracotta soldiers and horses near the unexcavated tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi, the self-proclaimed first emperor of China. This incredible discovery has captured the imaginations of all for nearly fifty years! A striking piece set in a custom frame with a fitting bamboo motif. Size of print: 25.5" L x 13.375" W (64.8 cm x 34 cm) Size of frame: 32" L x 20" W (81.3 cm x 50.8 cm)

Provenance: private Evergreen, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA, collection, acquired 1960 to 2000

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The woodblock has not been examined outside of the frame but appears to be in good condition. Frame is also in good condition and wired for suspension.