General, Qin dynasty, 221 - 206 BCE. Excavated from the Mausoleum of Qinshihuang, near Xi©am, in 1976. Terra-cotta, height 192 cm. Museum of the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses of Qinshihuang, Shaanxi Province.

The authoritative figure, which once held a sword, represents a commander in the army of Qin Shi Huangdi. He wears a chest guard, possibly made of lacquered leather, which descends from his shoulders to cover his upper arms, and his lower body is protected by fish-scale armor connected with laces to allow for freedom of movement. His intricate bird-shaped headdress, which ties under his chin, identifies him as a general.