Thumbing It - the Terracotta Warrior

[Randy W]

The article includes a fascinating interactive graphic about how the warriors were made

 

in the SCMP

 

 

It’s the US museum’s fault our terracotta warrior’s thumb was stolen, says Chinese state media

Broadcaster sent reporters and Chinese experts to Franklin Institute, where the thumb of one of the ancient relics was broken off and stolen

 

 

 

 

[amberjack1234]

I don't blame them for being pissed. Americans have a reputation for such things and so do Chinese. There was a spat of Chinese tourist taking souvenirs from Yellowstone last year and some were fined $150 each for their collection efforts. Some were pissed about the fines and criticized the US on Chinese news websites but a 2000 year old thumb is another thing al together. It is not the same as picking a few flowers or picking up a small rock.