Terracotta army / Guerreros de terracota / Armée de terre cuite / Exército de terracota

April 23, 2019

Terracotta army / Guerreros de terracota / Armée de terre cuite / Exército de terracota

Filed under: Towns-Tampere — Sartenada @ 06:24
Tags: Armée de terre cuite, Exército de terracota, Finland, Guerreros de terracota, Tampere, Terracotta army, Terracotta warriors, vapriikki

In English:

Terracotta army.

It was in October 2013 when we traveled to the town of Tampere to visit the exhibition of Terracotta Army and the treasures of first Emperors of China in Vapriikki. Vapriikki is a museum Centre that, organizes high quality exhibitions. Tampere has more than 225000 inhabitants and by train from Helsinki, the train trip lasts about 2½ hours.

The exhibition:

It was in 1974, when the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi was discovered. The tomb revealed nearly 8000 warriors and its age was more than 2000 years old. Those solders guarded the tomb and more excavations revealed many precious items like gold and jade and not only these precious things but also things, which man needed in everyday life. Ancient Chinese believed that life after death continued in the similar way then before the death. The exhibition of Vapriikki presented for example first emperor’s bronze carriage and other objects found from the tomb.

After my photos, I give links to Vapriikki and to some other sites that provide additional information about the Terracotta army.

End español:

Guerreros de terracota.

Fue en octubre de 2013, cuando viajábamos a la ciudad de Tampere para visitar la exposición de los Guerreros de terracota y los tesoros de los primeros emperadores de China en Vapriikki. Vapriikki es un centro de museo que, organiza exposiciones de alta calidad. Tampere tiene más de 225.000 habitantes y en tren de Helsinki, el viaje dura aproximadamente dos horas y media.

La exibición:

Fue en 1974, cuando se descubrió la tumba del emperador Qin Shi Huangdi. La tumba reveló casi 8.000 guerreros y su edad era de más de 2000 años de antigüedad. Esos soldados custodiaban la tumba y excavaciones adicionales revelaron muchos objetos preciosos como el oro y el jade y no sólo estas cosas preciosas, sino también a las cosas, que se necesita en la vida cotidiana. Los antiguos chinos creían que la vida continúa después de la muerte de forma similar a continuación, antes de la muerte. La exposición de Vapriikki presentaba, por ejemplo, un carro de bronce del primer emperador y otros objetos encontrados en la tumba.

Después de mis fotos, voy a dar enlaces a Vapriikki y a algunos otros sitios que proporcionan información adicional sobre los guerreros de terracota.

En francais:

Armée de terre cuite.

Il était en Octobre 2013, lorsque nous sommes allés à la ville de Tampere pour visiter l’exposition de l’Armée de terre cuite et les trésors de premiers empereurs de la Chine en Vapriikki. Vapriikki est un Centre de musée qui, organise des expositions de grande qualité. Tampere a plus de 225000 habitants et par le train de Helsinki, le voyage en train dure environ deux heures et demie.

L’exposition:

Il était en 1974, lorsque le tombeau de l’empereur Qin Shi Huangdi a été découvert. Le tombeau a révélé près de 8000 guerriers et son âge était plus de 2000 ans. Ces soldats gardaient le tombeau et les fouilles supplémentaires ont révélé de nombreux objets précieux comme l’or et de jade et non seulement ces choses précieuses, mais aussi des choses, dont on avait besoin dans la vie quotidienne. Les anciens Chinois croyaient que la vie après la mort a continué dans la même manière, comme avant la mort. L’exposition de Vapriikki présentait pour exemple, la voiture de bronze premier du l’empereur et d’autres objets trouvés dans la tombe.

Après mes photos, je vais donner des liens vers Vapriikki et à certains autres sites qui fournissent des informations supplémentaires sur l’armée en terre cuite.

Em português:

Exército de Terracota.

Foi em outubro de 2013, quando viajámos para a cidade de Tampere para visitar a exposição do Exército de Terracota e os tesouros dos primeiros imperadores da China em Vapriikki. Vapriikki é um Centro de museu que, organiza exposições de alta qualidade. Tampere tem mais de 225000 habitantes e pelo trem de Helsinki, a viagem em trem dura cerca de duas horas e meia.

A exibição:

Foi em 1974, quando o túmulo do Imperador Qin Shi Huangdi foi descoberto. O túmulo revelou cerca de 8000 guerreiros e sua idade foi de mais de 2000 anos de idade. Esses soldados guardavam a tumba e as escavações adicionales revelaram muitos itens preciosos como o ouro e jade e não apenas estas coisas preciosas, mas também as coisas, que o homem precisava na vida cotidiana. Os antigos chineses acreditavam que a vida após a morte continuou na forma semelhante, que antes da morte. A exposição de Vapriikki apresentado por exemplo a carruagem de bronze do primeiro imperador e outros objetos encontrados do túmulo.

Depois das minhas fotos, eu vou dar alguns ligaçãos para Vapriikki e para alguns outros sites que fornecem informações adicionais sobre o exército de terracota.

Terracotta army / Guerreros de terracota / Armée de terre cuite / Exército de terracota

Terracotta Army

Guerreros de terracota

Terre cuite

Mausolée de l’empereur Qin

Exército de terracota

Esercito di terracotta

特別展「始皇帝と大兵馬俑」

Vapriikki, Terracotta Army

Vapriikki, Die Terrakottaarmee

My previous Vapriikki post:

Native Indian life

Comments (82)

82 Comments »

I remember this exhibit and I still regret missing it. But now I got to experience it through your photos, thank you! 😀

Comment by Suvi — April 23, 2019 @ 06:57 | Reply
- Hello Suvi.
  
  The exhibit was awesome indeed. Seeing all these made me silent. Thank You for Your kind comment.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 23, 2019 @ 08:07 | Reply
Very interesting. many thanks for sharing!

Comment by Giovanni Augello — April 23, 2019 @ 07:34 | Reply
- Hello Giovanni.
  
  I am glad that You loved my post. Thank You leaving Your kind comment.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 23, 2019 @ 08:11 | Reply
Hello! I visited this museum in Xian, China twice. I was surprised at the size of the scale. At the time, I met Mr. Yang who discovered the corps buried in the underworld and got his signature.Have a good day!

Comment by wakasahs15th — April 23, 2019 @ 08:43 | Reply
- Hello wakasahs15th.
  
  Oh my gosh! You are lucky one! Thank You telling this. I am very glad for You! Thank You leaving Your kind comment.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 23, 2019 @ 08:46 | Reply
Very interesting Matti to see these Terracotta Army figures on display in Tampere. I love visiting Tampere and the museums there which cover so many topics. Hope you had a Happy Easter! Marion

Comment by Little Miss Traveller — April 23, 2019 @ 09:39 | Reply
- Hello Marion.
  
  You are right. Tampere is absolutely worth for a visit. Last winter we visited there watching a comedy in a theatre. Spending a weekend and theatre is nice combination. We have done these kinds of weekend visits in many towns in Finland. Next weekend We’ll go to the theatre in Pori. We Finns love comedies and they are very popular among people. I just wonder if You have visited these two places in Tampere:
  
  Pispala
  
  Angry Birds and city of Tampere.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 23, 2019 @ 10:59 | Reply
  - Yes, I’ve visited Pispala in mid-winter when it looked beautiful as I’m certain it does all the time but I’ve not yet been to Angry Birds. Hope to return to Tampere again soon.
    
    Comment by Little Miss Traveller — April 23, 2019 @ 11:20 | Reply
    - Hello Marion.
      
      Sounds great. Last link presented Pyynikki, gorgeous place and Särkänniemi amusement park.
      
      Have a nice day!
      
      Comment by Sartenada — April 23, 2019 @ 11:43 | Reply
They’re so impressive

Comment by Timothy — April 23, 2019 @ 09:45 | Reply
- Hello Timothy.
  
  I am glad that You enjoyed my post. Thank You.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 23, 2019 @ 11:10 | Reply
Fabulous! I would love to see these one day.

Comment by the eternal traveller — April 23, 2019 @ 12:34 | Reply
- Hello Carol.
  
  I would love to see them “live”. Well, wrong Word in this case. Than You commenting.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 23, 2019 @ 12:40 | Reply
  - I know what you mean and I would love to see them like that too. 🙂
    
    Comment by the eternal traveller — April 23, 2019 @ 22:29 | Reply
    - Thank You Carol. 🙂
      
      Comment by Sartenada — April 24, 2019 @ 08:31 | Reply
Yo vi en Madrid una muestra de ellos y resultan realmente impresionantes. Muchas gracias por los datos y enlaces que nos aportas, Matti.
Un abrazo.

Comment by Isabel F. Bernaldo de Quirós — April 23, 2019 @ 13:38 | Reply
- Hola Isabel.
  
  ¡Me alegro! de que vieras esta exposición también! ¡Creo que debería haberme quedado allí mucho más tiempo, de lo que estaba!
  
  Mil gracias por tu visita!
  
  ¡Abrazos!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 24, 2019 @ 06:53 | Reply
Amazing! I loved all the detail of your photos! I did a google search for more of his life,while brutally was an issue of his ,he was also very creative, as we see though your photos.

Comment by Deb — April 23, 2019 @ 14:57 | Reply
Wow, what an exhibition of the the Terracotta army in far away Finland! I love the photos. Thank you!

Comment by Peter Klopp — April 23, 2019 @ 15:19 | Reply
- Hello Peter.
  
  It was awesome exhibition which inspired people to know mora about them! Well-arranged and interesting. Thank You for Your kind comment.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 24, 2019 @ 07:13 | Reply
Aren’t they amazing sights?!

Comment by Pit — April 23, 2019 @ 16:15 | Reply
- Hello Pit.
  
  Yes, amazing indeed! I would love to see them on site someday. Thank You.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 24, 2019 @ 07:38 | Reply
Thank you for your beautiful photos of the terracotta soldiers. I was fortunate to be able to see the Terracotta Army at the tomb in China It was very impressive. Thanks for the memories.

Comment by seniorhiker — April 23, 2019 @ 18:08 | Reply
- Hello George.
  
  How glad I am that You have had the possibility to see all these on site! Thank You leaving Your kind words.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 24, 2019 @ 07:53 | Reply
It’s an extraordinary story, isn’t it? It’s not so long ago that I saw the exhibition in Liverpool. An amazing sight. 🙂 🙂

Comment by restlessjo — April 23, 2019 @ 18:54 | Reply
- Hello Johanna.
  
  Thank You for Your kind comment. I think that this exhibition toured around Europe and some exhibitions were in Madrid, Liverpool and in Tampere-
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 24, 2019 @ 08:07 | Reply
Great exhibition!
Every army has good face.

Comment by 洋子 — April 23, 2019 @ 18:58 | Reply
- ありがとうございます
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 24, 2019 @ 06:29 | Reply
- Hello 洋子.
  
  Yes, it is interesting! This means that they are not copied from one example, but presenting individual persons! Thank You.
  
  すばらしい日を過してください
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 24, 2019 @ 08:18 | Reply
How lucky you were to see this exhibition in person, Matti — it’s a privilege I’ve never had. Beautiful photos, too. I love how you’ve captured so many of the details that make each of these statues unique.

Comment by Heide — April 23, 2019 @ 22:27 | Reply
- Hello Heide.
  
  Yes, I think that we were lucky. I remember that we took a train to Tampere, because we knew that it must be awesome exhibition. Before this exhibition we visited in Native American life and Fabergé eggs exhibitions. I have made a post presenting Native American life, but not Fabergé eggs. Fabergé employed also some Finnish artists. Thank You.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 24, 2019 @ 08:30 | Reply
That is so cool!

Comment by kasiawrites — April 24, 2019 @ 05:44 | Reply
- Hello Kasia.
  
  I am glad that You loved this post. Thank You commenting.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 24, 2019 @ 08:34 | Reply
Hello! It is an exhibition of unusual things. It will be valuable. 1974 is the year I was born. Thank you for seeing something valuable.Have a nice day.

Comment by tiara — April 24, 2019 @ 07:12 | Reply
- Hello Tiara.
  
  I am glad that You visited my post, loved my phots and left Your kind comment. Thank You.
  
  すばらしい日を過してください
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 24, 2019 @ 09:06 | Reply
Fabulous photos.

Comment by Sue Vincent — April 24, 2019 @ 08:13 | Reply
Hello Matti,
It’s incredible to “see” this relics from ancient times. It’s always a pleasure to learn through your photos and travels 🙂
Best wishes,
Takami

Comment by T Ibara Photo — April 24, 2019 @ 10:03 | Reply
- Hello Takami.
  
  Thank You leaving Your kind comment. I am glad that You loved my photos.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 24, 2019 @ 10:14 | Reply
Excellent photos Matti! What a wonderful place to visit!

Comment by montucky — April 24, 2019 @ 15:48 | Reply
- Hello Terry.
  
  Yes, it would be interesting to visit the site-in person. Thank You commenting.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 25, 2019 @ 06:29 | Reply
Great photo of the special exhibit!

Comment by Amy — April 24, 2019 @ 16:29 | Reply
- Hello Amy.
  
  Yes, indeed it was a special exhibit. In school I loved history and they were incredible. Many of them were in real life size and it made us to think that how in the world, they were transported to the exhibit. Thank You commenting.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 25, 2019 @ 06:39 | Reply
Great photos, lovely exhibition in your country. I only ever have seen pictures.

Comment by utesmile — April 24, 2019 @ 19:20 | Reply
- Hello Ute.
  
  It was so lovely to read Your kind Your kind comment on this sunny Morning. Thank You.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 25, 2019 @ 06:45 | Reply
How wonderful that you got to photograph them 🙂

Comment by blosslyn — April 25, 2019 @ 00:41 | Reply
- Hello Lynne.
  
  I am glad that You said so. This exhibit was so interesting that we had to travel by train to Tampere, which is beautiful town and second biggest town in Finland. Thank You.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 25, 2019 @ 06:49 | Reply
  - Hello Matti, yes I have read that Tampere is very nice and a lovely experience for you. Have a nice Sunday 🙂 Lynne
    
    Comment by blosslyn — April 27, 2019 @ 22:31 | Reply
    - Hello Lynne.
      
      Very good. We had yesterday a sunny “warm” day when visiting Pori and its theatre (Arsenic and Old Lace; black humor comedy classic from 1944). LOL. The weather was a T-shirt weather. On return to home – cooler. Sigh. Than You commenting.
      
      Have a wonderful day!
      
      Comment by Sartenada — April 28, 2019 @ 11:55 | Reply
Hello (^^)
The ruins here are also famous in Japan, and many Japanese go out to Xi’an. It is an archeological site that I would like to go once.

Comment by saganhama — April 25, 2019 @ 12:57 | Reply
- Hello Saganhama.
  
  I also would love visit them someday. Thank You leaving Your kind comment.
  
  よい週末を!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 26, 2019 @ 06:34 | Reply
C’est extraordinaire! Je connaissais cette armée grâce à des doculentaires télévisés. Quelle chance pour toi de voir cette exposition!
Merci pour ce reportage
Bises et belle journée, Matti

Comment by malyloup — April 25, 2019 @ 15:04 | Reply
- Bonjour Maly.
  
  J’ai également vu un documentaire à la télévision, mais ma visite à cette exposition a éveillé mon intérêt. Peut-être qu’un jour il serait possible de visiter le site! Qui sait! Merci.
  
  Je te souhaite une agréable journée! Bisous.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 26, 2019 @ 06:40 | Reply
They are remarkable, it must be fantastic to see in real life. Very well captured, especially those behind the glass.

Comment by Tokeloshe. — April 26, 2019 @ 21:35 | Reply
- Hello Linda.
  
  Thank You for Your kind comment. You were the first one who noticed that things behind the glass are not easy to shoot photos. Exhibitors situate lights so that they point to camera lens also, not only to things. It is in some case difficult to find the right place for photographing. Also, photographer has to notice other people.
  
  Happy weekend!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 27, 2019 @ 07:06 | Reply
Quite an impressive exhibit. You see the most interesting things!

Comment by Deli Lanoux, Ed.D. — April 27, 2019 @ 05:16 | Reply
- Hello Deli.
  
  It was indeed – full of history, art, interesting and enjoyable. Thank You.
  
  Happy weekend!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 27, 2019 @ 07:16 | Reply
This is chinese heritage.
Grate photos! very good!
I feel history.

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Comment by キース — April 27, 2019 @ 07:23 | Reply
- Hello Keith.
  
  Yes, it is. As an exhibition it was very informative and interesting. I checked Your new site already . Thank You for comment and information of new blog site.
  
  よい週末を！
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 27, 2019 @ 07:35 | Reply
What I find interesting is the astonishing individuality of each of the soldiers. What a wonderful experience to see them in person.

Comment by Karen — April 27, 2019 @ 20:27 | Reply
- Hello Karen.
  
  Yes, individual faces for example – it is awesome and shows that no copies! Thank You.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 28, 2019 @ 11:45 | Reply
Wonderful series of images. You’ve captured them all beautifully. Thank you so much for bringing the exhibition into our homes.

Comment by Welcome to Wales — April 29, 2019 @ 16:48 | Reply
- Hello Izzy.
  
  Thank You praising my photos. I am glad that You loved them.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — April 30, 2019 @ 07:03 | Reply
Sartenada, Good evening.
Terracotta Army!
That is amazing, isn’t it? Thousands of replicas?
There is also a powerful like lining up.
It seems to be made by changing one’s face
I can feel the feelings of the people at that time.
I heard it for the first time in the town of Tampere.
It’s very close to Helsinki.

Comment by ❤ちえたん — April 30, 2019 @ 20:08 | Reply
- こんにちはちえたん !.
  
  This Morning we had in our biggest newspaper a very nice story about Naruhito (天皇) and Reiwa (令和). We Finns are interested in the Japanese Imperial Family.
  
  Tampere is beautiful town and it is connected by train to Helsinki. Fastest train goes in one hour and 32 minutes between these two towns.
  
  Thank You commenting so nicely my blog. I am glad that You loved my photos.
  
  すばらしい日を過してください。
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 1, 2019 @ 07:33 | Reply
What a stunning exhibition of the Terracotta Army and treasures of ancient China. What is so striking about the exhibition are the numerous soldiers in the army: they look so similar but grouped together, they look like a force and power to be reckoned with. There will be a similar exhibition here in Melbourne in the coming months. So looking forward to it. Amazing photography and such clarity in your close-ups. Well worth the travel for a good day. Hope you have been well, Sartenada 🙂

Comment by Mabel Kwong — May 6, 2019 @ 15:12 | Reply
- Hello Mabel.
  
  How great comment You left on my post. Thank You. I wish that You will report about the exhibition in Melbourne. I would love to see Your photos.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 7, 2019 @ 06:32 | Reply
  - I definitely look forward to going to the Terracotta exhibition in Melbourne, and hope to take some photos. You have a wonderful day too.
    
    Comment by Mabel Kwong — May 7, 2019 @ 12:32 | Reply
    - Thank You Mabel.
      
      Comment by Sartenada — May 8, 2019 @ 07:13 | Reply
What a lovely exhibition.

Comment by Bespoke Traveler — May 6, 2019 @ 20:30 | Reply
- Hello Gupta.
  
  How nice to read Your kind comment! Thank You.
  
  Have a good day”
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 7, 2019 @ 06:51 | Reply
Wow! Very very interesting exhibition!

Comment by Undefined Williams — May 19, 2019 @ 03:15 | Reply
- Hello Amanda.
  
  Thank You leaving so kind comment. I am glad that You loved my post and its photos.
  
  Happy Sunday!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 19, 2019 @ 10:10 | Reply
The breadth of fine photos made the exhibition comprehensible and attractive. Thank you.

Comment by flahertylandscape — May 20, 2019 @ 15:17 | Reply
- Hello flahertylandscape.
  
  I am glad that You commented my post. Thank You.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 21, 2019 @ 07:41 | Reply
These figures have always fascinated me, ever since I learned about their existence. It must have been incredibly impressive to see a collection of them so close to home.

Comment by tanjabrittonwriter — June 4, 2019 @ 12:53 | Reply
- Hello Tanja.
  
  Thank You. Yes, it was impressive and will stay in my mind long time due to my photos.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — June 5, 2019 @ 06:50 | Reply
I’ve always been fascinated by the Terracotta Army since I was a schoolgirl in 1974 and read about the discovery, we went there a couple of years ago and was blown away. Absolutely amazing just how much detail there is in each warrior.

Comment by kazaj21 — July 19, 2019 @ 12:39 | Reply
- Hello kazaj21.
  
  How nice comment You made. Thank You. I wish that some day I could visit there!
  
  Happy weekend!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 20, 2019 @ 07:17 | Reply
A nice reminder of my own visit to see the Terracotta Warriors exhibit in China in 2013.

Comment by chava61 — August 3, 2019 @ 14:14 | Reply
- Hello chava61.
  
  Oh, how nice to read that You have seen them “alive”. I am glad that You loved my post and commented it nicely. Thank You.
  
  Happy Sunday!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 4, 2019 @ 07:04 | Reply
Very Nice 😊💫

Comment by majaalifee — January 17, 2020 @ 10:18 | Reply