{"product_id":"hk193g","title":"HK193G - The God of Longevity (Gloss)  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHK193G - The God of Longevity (Gloss) | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore Streets of Old Hong Kong with The God of Longevity (Gloss), a King \u0026amp; Country miniature depicting a distinctive part of this historical collection. This listing is for the gloss finish version named in the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis subject belongs to traditional street life and businesses of old Hong Kong. Old Hong Kong is remembered through busy streets, trades, food, family life and community celebrations. Shopfronts and everyday characters are just as important as the larger landmarks in telling that story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe God of Longevity (Gloss) contributes a distinct named character, object or action to the range. Its individual role becomes most meaningful when the neighbouring pieces help explain what is happening in the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe subject adds an individual point of interest to its historical or fictional setting. A carefully placed character gives the viewer someone through whom to imagine the wider story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a display based on a bustling street, small shopfront or market corner, position the subject where its role is evident at first glance. Even modest scenery can add depth and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can be presented independently as a portrait or integrated with related figures. A simple and consistent setting often makes the character more compelling than a crowded background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo expand the scene, look towards shopkeepers, rickshaws, pedestrians and shop façades. Together, compatible subjects can add a sense of movement, scale and period detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece also invites an appreciation of the texture of everyday life, commerce and community. It is a useful reminder that a historical scene can be told through an individual detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is equally suitable as a stand-alone subject or as one part of a carefully arranged story from the same range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419474223386,"sku":"HK193G","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/HK193G.jpg?v=1794303795","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/hk193g","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}