The figurines used to wear gorgeous garments.

But more questions have arisen.

In Emperor Liu Qi's underworld army, there was a group of pretty girls. Some of them were in the cavalry. Though most of the girls were beautiful and had good figures, a few were unspeakably ugly with weirdly protruding cheekbones.

Compared with Emperor Qin's terracotta soldiers, Liu Qi's were smaller and less solemn. They were more like preparing for a dancing than for a battle. That might represent the peaceful environment the emperor enjoyed during his rule..

A Glimpse of the Han Warriors 

To learn about the military strength of the Han Dynasty, a tomb, presumably belonging to Liu Qi's general in Xianyang, Shaanxi province makes for a good witness.

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