Brownish-red baked clay, usually unglazed, used in building, sculpture, and
pottery.
The term is specifically applied to small figures or figurines, such as those found at Tanagra in central Greece. Excavations at Xi'an, China, have revealed life-size terracotta figures of the army of the Emperor Shi Huangdi dating from the 3rd century BC.
The term is specifically applied to small figures or figurines, such as those found at Tanagra in central Greece. Excavations at Xi'an, China, have revealed life-size terracotta figures of the army of the Emperor Shi Huangdi dating from the 3rd century BC.
The unglazed color after firing can vary widely, but most common
clays contain enough iron to cause an orange, orangish red, or
brownish orange color, with this range including various colors
described as "terra cotta". Other colors include yellow, gray,
and pink.
