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Download the highly detailed 3D model of an ancient Chinese terracotta horse, a faithful digital recreation of a historical artifact from the Qin or Han Dynasty, renowned for its role in imperial funerary practices and military symbolism. This terracotta horse 3D model features a powerful, lifelike stance with a gracefully arched neck, muscular body, and naturalistic proportions that reflect the advanced craftsmanship of ancient Chinese artisans. The surface displays authentic weathering — including cracks, discoloration, and mineral deposits — capturing the aged texture of real excavated pottery. Ideal for use in museum exhibitions, historical reconstructions, educational content, film production, NFT art, and digital heritage projects, this ancient horse sculpture 3D asset brings cultural depth and archaeological authenticity to any project.

The model includes full PBR material support — albedo, roughness, normal, metallic, and ambient occlusion maps — ensuring realistic lighting behavior and surface response under various conditions. The terracotta texture is rendered with fine detail, including subtle grain patterns, earthy tones, and surface imperfections that enhance realism. The hooves, mane, and ears are modeled with precision, reflecting the attention to anatomical accuracy characteristic of Tang or Qin-era artistry.

This ancient horse 3D model is optimized for high-quality rendering in Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, and other professional 3D software platforms. Available in multiple formats — FBX, OBJ, MAX, STL, and glTF — it ensures compatibility across all major applications. It supports real-time engines like Unity and Unreal Engine, making it suitable for interactive experiences, VR/AR environments, and simulation projects. The clean topology and efficient polygon count allow for smooth performance without sacrificing visual fidelity.

Perfect for cultural education, archaeological visualization, museum digitization, historical games, and art installations, this terraced horse 3D asset adds authenticity, grandeur, and narrative value to any environment. Its presence evokes the legacy of China’s imperial past and the significance of horses in ancient warfare and ritual. Whether used in a virtual museum tour, animated documentary, or mobile game, it enhances immersion with its timeless elegance.

The model is fully customizable — you can change colors, textures, scale, or even animate elements such as movement or glowing effects for dynamic scenes. It's also suitable for 3D printing, where its solid structure allows for accurate physical reproduction as a decorative object, educational model, or collectible.

Used by historians, artists, educators, and developers in cultural preservation, heritage design, concept art, and digital storytelling, this terracotta horse 3D model represents the fusion of history, art, and technology. Download it today and elevate your digital projects with a piece that embodies ancient craftsmanship, cultural significance, and technical excellence.

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Stereolithography<br />File Size: 14.3 MB
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PNG<br />File Size: 16.8 MB
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Autodesk FBX<br />File Size: 31.2 MB
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