The Terracotta warriors were made by IKEA? Figures - in a sweat shop, self assembley?
You may not be so far off. This is from Wikipedia.
Studies show that eight face moulds were most likely used, and then clay was added to provide individual facial features.[20] Once assembled, intricate features such as facial expressions were added. It is believed that their legs were made in much the same way that terracotta drainage pipes were manufactured at the time. This would make it an assembly line production