5.2

Zhang Fei and Ma Chao

Almost 2000 years ago, there lived two generals, Ma Chao and Zhang Fei. They also play a role in the famous Chinese novel ‘Three Kingdoms’. In the novel, they fight ferociously but fairly against each other – and neither wins. Their fight scenes are among the highlights performed on stage.

Company: Lao Mei Chunxiang Construction & Performance: not yet established Date: first half of the 20th century, China Material: clay, wood, textiles, metal, paper Provenance: 1984, sold by Lothar Heubel to Fritz Fey junior (now in the KOLK 17 collection)