noun
terracotta figure; tomb figurine
Historical term referring specifically to terracotta figures buried in Qin dynasty tombs in China. Most commonly encountered in the compound 兵馬俑 (へいばよう, 'terracotta warriors').
See also: 俑を作る
兵馬俑は秦の始皇帝の墓から出土した。
The terracotta warriors were unearthed from the tomb of Qin Shi Huang.
俑は古代中国の埋葬習慣を理解する上
Tomb figurines are valuable materials for understanding ancient Chinese burial customs.