Chinese armour was predominantly lamellar from the Warring States period (481 BC–221 BC) until the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). Before lamellar, personal armour in China consisted of animal parts such as rhinoceros hide, rawhide, and turtle shells.

Jun 21, 2019 · Historians have learned much of what they know about ancient Chinese armor from the Terracotta Army, a collection of life-sized figures based on the soldiers of Qin Shi Huang. Ancient Chinese soldiers used a great variety of weapons, including swords, daggers, spears, crossbows, and battleaxes.

Jul 1, 2023 · Excavations in 1998 and 2019 unearthed hoards of ancient stone armor in and around the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, offering insights into the emperor's military achievements and life. Now, a new study highlights how these discoveries represent various aspects of Qin Shi Huang's military legacy.

Oct 30, 2017 · This type of armour is typical of the warriors of the Terracotta Army found in the tomb of Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of the Qin dynasty (221-206 BCE). The terracotta warriors display seven different types of armoured tunic, some with extended flaps to protect the groin.

Title: Model Armor. Period: Qin dynasty (221–206 BCE) Culture: China. Medium: Limestone. Dimensions: H. 39 in. (99 cm); W. 29 1/2 in. (75 cm); D. 30 11/16 in. (78 cm); Wt. 48.5 lb. (22 kg) Classification: Tomb Pottery. Credit Line: Lent by Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology

Mar 11, 2018 · Excavated from the First Emperor’s mausoleum complex, as well as aristocratic and nomadic tombs, the objects date from the Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BC) through the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) and represent the complex history, myths, and burial customs of …

May 26, 2021 · The lamellar armour used during the Qin Dynasty was tied and riveted together to cover the soldier's chest, shoulders and arms. Officers often wore a ribbon around their neck to distinguish them in the field.

Dec 20, 2013 · Stone helmets and armor for both soldiers and horses have been discovered at the mausoleum of Emperor Qin, some 35 kilometers from Xi’an in Northwest China’s Shaanxi Province.

After Qin Dynasty, Han dynasty introduced new armor types during 200-100 BC. Most notable innovation was more widespread use of metal scale armor (bronze, iron and steel) by both infantry and cavalry (including armored horses).

In this activity, students will use close-looking techniques to examine stone armor, leather shields, and bronze shields excavated from the tomb complex of China's First Emperor, Emperor Qin Shihuang (259–221 BCE).