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Ancient Chinese weapons and war engines
Ancient Chinese weapons including shield 1, bow and arrow 2, axe 10, helmet 12, lance 8, 9, quiver 4, and war engines, including mobile siege ladder 13, mobile moat bridge 15, fire starter engine 14, explosive gunpowder wagon 16, and wall-gouging spears 6, 7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1843
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Andrea Arrow Bernieri Explosives Gunpowder Ladder Lance Moat Mobile Quiver Siege Spear Starter Wagon Weapon
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri, titled 'Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World,' offers a fascinating glimpse into the military technology of Ancient China. The image showcases a variety of weapons and war engines that were once used on the battlefield. In the foreground, Chinese soldiers are depicted wielding a shield (1), a bow and arrow (2), an axe (10), a helmet (12), and a lance (8, 9). The shield, made of wood and leather, would have provided protection for the soldier's body. The bow and arrow were the primary ranged weapon of ancient Chinese armies, with arrows tipped with various types of projectiles, including arrowheads and explosives. The axe was used for both offensive and defensive purposes, and the helmet, made of bronze or iron, would have offered essential head protection. The lance, a long spear with a sharp point, was used for close combat. Behind the soldiers, various war engines are depicted. A mobile siege ladder (13) allows soldiers to climb over walls and defenders to scale them. A mobile moat bridge (15) enables armies to cross wide moats and approach their enemies. A fire starter engine (14) is used to ignite fires during battle, while an explosive gunpowder wagon (16) is a mobile weapon that could be used to devastating effect. Wall-gouging spears (6, 7) are designed to penetrate and damage fortified walls. This intricately detailed illustration provides a unique insight into the military technology of Ancient China, showcasing the ingenuity and innovation of Chinese warriors and engineers. The use of handcoloured copperplate engraving adds an extra layer of depth and richness to the image, making it a valuable historical document and an intriguing work of art.
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