Sneak Peek: 'Terracotta Army' at the Cincinnati Art Museum

The Cincinnati Art Museum's blockbuster Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China opens Friday, April 20, featuring 120 objects — including terracotta warrior figures, arms, armor, leather and gold works, jade ornaments, ceramics and more dating from China’s Pre-Qin period (770–221 BC) to the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC).

Through Aug. 12. Timed tickets are $16; $8 college students, seniors and children (6-17); free for members. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. More info: cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

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Middle Ranking Officer (right); Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Middle Ranking Officer (right); Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Armored Infantryman (left) and Civil Official; Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Armored Infantryman (left) and Civil Official; Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Kneeling Archer; Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Kneeling Archer; Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Chariot No. 1 with Horses (replica); Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Chariot No. 1 with Horses (replica); Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Armor; Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Armor; Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Sneak Peek: 'Terracotta Army' at the Cincinnati Art Museum

Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Cavalryman; Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Cavalryman; Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Civil Official; Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Civil Official; Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Back of Terracotta Warrior

Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Back of Terracotta Warrior

Back of Terracotta Warrior

Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Back of Terracotta Warrior

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