{"product_id":"ic018","title":"IC018 - Mounted Lancer  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC018 - Mounted Lancer | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMounted Lancer brings a distinctive subject to King \u0026amp; Country’s Imperial China collection, making it useful for both individual presentation and a wider scene.\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\u003eMounted Lancer gives the scene a clear sense of movement on horseback. Mounted subjects bring a different shape to the composition and create opportunities for pairing with officers, patrols or a larger formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mounted subject immediately introduces motion and a different level within the scene. Cavalry and horsemen can be presented on patrol, at the halt or caught in the urgency of action.\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\u003eConsider the direction of the mount when arranging a group: a line of movement helps a small number of figures suggest a much larger formation. Officers and dismounted troops can reinforce the moment.\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 piece also invites an appreciation of the meeting of military history and legendary personalities. It is a useful reminder that a historical scene can be told through an individual detail.\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":53419484840218,"sku":"IC018","price":208.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/IC018.jpg?v=1794304346","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ic018","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}