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The officers of pit 1.
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The Chinese craftsmen of the day solved the problem of how to make a statue free-standing.
Hollow heads, arms and legs, made of coiled earth, were joined together with strips of clay and set upon solid legs.
After this rough model was assembled, a fine clay slip was added, and details such as eyes, mouth, nose and details of dress were carved into the clay while it was still pliable.
Additional pieces such as ears, beard and armour were modeled separately and attached, after which the whole figure was fired at a high temperature.
