Antique sculpture "Terracotta Horse of the Tang Dynasty". Terracotta, glaze. China, 20th centuryChinese war horses were an important element at the cultural, agricultural and military levels. They were bred from herds that grazed freely across the plains of Mongolia and China. Asian horses were very hardy, with a large chest. Their characteristic feature was strength and endurance. The furthest Chinese conquests were achieved during the Tang, Han, Qing and Ming dynasties. They treated the horse like a close friend, choosing rich equipment and treating them with respect. The symbol of the horse has been revered for many centuries, since the creation of the world. Many war horses were buried in mounds along with their owners, so that his friend would accompany him in the afterlife.