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Discovered accidentally by a local farmer in Wuwei in 1969, the Bronze Chariots and Horses of Lei Tai are precious Eastern Han cultural relics buried for around 2,000 years. The whole set consists of 39 bronze horses, 14 chariots and dozens of bronze human statues, which were badly damaged when unearthed and later reconstructed into a complete noble ceremonial procession with clear rank-based layouts of carriages and warriors.
Experts once assumed they were made via lost-wax casting, but scientific checks in 2019 confirmed separate piece casting plus internal iron cores for structural support. Uneven bronze quality shows the works were produced in different workshops and circulated along the ancient Hexi Corridor of the Silk Road.
The tomb’s owner is still unknown though a vague seal with “Zhang Jiang” was found; experts believe he was a high-ranking Han official. Long debates continue over the bird under the iconic flying horse’s hoof, yet the name “Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow” put forward by Guo Moruo gained nationwide popularity. Now displayed in museum, these bronze treasures silently record ancient history and connect people across centuries.
