Geochemical evidence for the manufacture, logistics and supply‐chain management of Emperor Qin Shihuang's Terracotta Army, China
2020; Wiley; Volume: 63; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/arcm.12613
ISSN1475-4754
AutoresPatrick Quinn, Yujing Yang, Y. Xia, X. Li, Shengtao Ma, Shuang‐Nan Zhang, Detlef Wilke,
Tópico(s)Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts
ResumoNon‐invasive materials characterisation of reconstructed statues of Emperor Qin Shihuang's Terracotta Army has revealed distinct micro‐geochemical patterning within the clay paste used in their manufacture. The significance of this is explored in terms of the production sequence, logistics and supply‐chain management involved in the construction of this enormous funerary assemblage. Of particular interest is a compositional distinction between figures marked with the names ‘Gong’ (宫) and ‘Xianyang’ (咸阳). These seem to represent the products of two workshops involved in the supply of ceramic objects for this ambitious, large‐scale building project undertaken by the Qin Empire during the third century bce .
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