Produced from 1900
Product number 177
Hand lacquered
Mechanism: clockwork
Height approx. 20 cm / 7,9 inches
This Chinese fighter was designed by Martin after the news about the Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901), this was a rebellion of a Chinese nationalist movement. The rebellion was aimed against the influence of the western imperialist powers according to them these western powers had too much influence in the field of trade, religion, politics, and technology.
The clothing found in: the jacket always in black the trousers in blue, brown, yellow and white and orange, these colours are often discoloured by the influence of sunlight, dirty children’s hands etc.
His head inside the hat (there where the FM logo sits) I found it in Blue, red and black color, the outer rim of the hat is black.
This is one of the famous men who caused such a stir in China. He is in Paris for the New Year celebrations and he walks around with a sabre in one hand and a lance in the other; he walks and waves his arms, determined to destroy everything.