Chinese terracotta soldiers to be on show in Budapest
Budapest, January 29 (MTI) – The first life-sized terracotta soldier has been unpacked at the Museum of Applied Arts in Budapest where it will be displayed as part of The Treasures of Ancient China exhibition from February 6.
The exhibition to feature more than 150 objects will include two terracotta soldiers, one bending on its knees and another standing, from the collection depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China in 221–210 BC.
Hungarian sinologist Gyorgyi Fajcsak said original terracotta soldiers had last been on display in Hungary in the National Museum in 1987.
The upcoming exhibition will present objects from the Neolithic period to the 18th century and will run through April 19, she said.
Photo:Â MTI
Source: http://mtva.hu/hu/hungary-matters
please make a donation here
Hot news
What happened today in Hungary? — 1 May, 2024
Budapest mayoral candidate of Fidesz promises clean, organised Budapest
New night service from this Hungarian city to Warsaw!
Von der Leyen: Hungarians made Europe stronger, Hungarian commissioner: This is not the EU we dreamt of
Trains and buses in Hungary now easier to track real-time!
Hungary celebrates its 20th anniversary of European Union membership