Stuff the British Stole
Shadow Boxer
S1 E4:
In the wake of the Boxer Rebellion of 1899-1901, British colonial forces stole a precious Ming Dynasty golden warrior statue from China. But how did it end up in a prestigious Australian art gallery? Marc Fennell tries to unravel this strange tale of war spoils, colonialism and provenance. Where does the statue truly belong and who decides the fate of this priceless object?