{"product_id":"ic013","title":"IC013 - Marching Guard w\/Spear  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC013 - Marching Guard w\/Spear | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore Imperial China with Marching Guard with Spear, a King \u0026amp; Country miniature depicting a distinctive part of this historical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wider setting is Chinese dynastic armies and legendary military figures. China’s military past provides a rich variety of infantry, horsemen, commanders and martial traditions. Military discipline and the legends surrounding great leaders both offer scope for historical scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarching Guard with Spear is defined in part by its marching position. That gives the figure a specific purpose when combined with soldiers in complementary poses, helping create a formation with natural variety and a clear direction of action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeremonial or marching figures tell a story through posture and group discipline. Even a single subject can suggest the larger formation or official occasion taking place just beyond the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a display based on a Chinese fortress, training ground or battlefield, position the subject where its role is evident at first glance. Even modest scenery can add depth and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean line of figures with an officer or standard bearer can create a convincing review or arrival. Leave an open foreground so the precision of the scene remains clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo expand the scene, look towards Chinese guards, mounted soldiers, standards and fortifications. Together, compatible subjects can add a sense of movement, scale and period detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the subject appealing is the meeting of military history and legendary personalities. These smaller details often hold the viewer’s attention as much as a prominent centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed alone or built into a larger diorama, it offers an approachable way to add a fresh moment to the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419484086554,"sku":"IC013","price":73.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/IC013.jpg?v=1794304346","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ic013","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}