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Take a piece of history home with 6 Terracotta Warrior keepsakes from World Museum
7 years ago
We’re loving having a the incredible ‘China’s First Emperor & the Terracotta Warriors’ exhibition in our city and you can keep a little bit of it forever.
Opening it’s doors to the public a little over a week ago, World Museum has already welcomed visitors from far and wide as China’s First Emperor & The Terracotta Warrior exhibition brings 1,000 years of ancient Chinese history to Liverpool. Open daily until 28th October 2018, the exhibition has travelled 5,000 miles from Xi’an, China to tell it’s fascinating story of China’s First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang and his quest for immortality.
Visitors young and old have been spellbound by the 10 terracotta figures on display and you can now take home your own souvenir.
To make sure the memories of your trip to see China’s First Emperor & the Terracotta Warriors lasts a lifetime, you can now take home a special keepsake from the World Museum pop up gift shop. From replica Terracotta Warrior figures to hoodies, bags, stationery and beautiful coffee table books, there’s something for everyone.
Here’s 6 Terracotta Warriors keepsakes now on sale at World Museum….
1 – Replica Terracotta Warrior Figure
There are a number of different Terracotta Warrior figures to collect which you can buy individually or as a group of 4. With prices starting from £8, the warriors are made at the Zhang family works, a company which has been in operation for four generations based on the outskirts of Beijing. Click here to view the range.
2 – Official Exhibition Book
This richly illustrated book accompanies the exhibition China’s First Emperor and the Terracotta Warriors and explores the rise, rule and death of Qin Shi Huang; the most controversial figure in Chinese history. £19.99 and available here.
3 – Inspired Homeware
From coasters to stunning figurines and decorative items that are sure to impress, the range of inspired homeware items make for stunning gifts and we’re sure China’s First Emperor himself would have approved. Click here to view the full range.
4 – Pocket Money Friendly Keepsakes
Pocket money friendly gifts are in abundance so younger visitors can take home a bit of Chinese history too. From official pens, pencils, note books and colouring books, to bracelets and beautiful Chinese parasols, prices for these trinkets start at just 60p. Click here to choose your favourite and get saving for your trip to World Museum.
5 – Get The Look
Makes your friends green with envy, or should that be red? World Museum is now stocking a range of wearable items emblazoned with China’s First Emperor and the Terracotta Warriors official branding, including hoodies, t-shirts, tote bags and bracelets. Prices start from just £5.00 and can also be bought online here.
6 – Prints and Cards
If you want the perfect framed photo of the Terracotta Warriors, the World Museum gift shop has so many to choose from, with framing options to ensure your treasured print makes it onto your wall in perfect condition. Prices for greetings cards and photos starts at just £2.50. Click here to view the range.
To book your tickets to see China’s First Emperor & the Terracotta Warriors, head to www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/terracottawarriors or click here. Don’t forget to follow @World_Museum on Twitter for regular updates on what’s on. Tickets are priced from £14.50 for adults and £5.50 for children aged between 6 and 17 years. Children aged 5 years and under go free and there are a number of additional concessions. National Museums Liverpool members get free unlimited access to the exhibition.
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