{"product_id":"ic015","title":"IC015 - Standing Guard Reporting  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC015 - Standing Guard Reporting | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors building a Imperial China display, Standing Guard Reporting introduces a focused character, action or detail from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in Chinese dynastic armies and legendary military figures, the piece rewards attention to the people and events around it. 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\u003eStanding Guard Reporting is defined in part by its standing 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\u003eConsider setting the piece in a Chinese fortress, training ground or battlefield. A coherent background is often the difference between an attractive miniature and a memorable historical vignette.\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\u003eThe historical interest extends beyond the title: it is also about the meeting of military history and legendary personalities. That perspective can help guide a more personal collection.\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":53419484512538,"sku":"IC015","price":73.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/IC015.jpg?v=1794304348","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ic015","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}