{"product_id":"ic031","title":"IC031 - Sword Practice  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC031 - Sword Practice | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore Imperial China with Sword Practice, a King \u0026amp; Country miniature depicting a distinctive part of this historical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis subject belongs to 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\u003eSword Practice 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 action-oriented pose conveys the pressure and movement of a close encounter. The direction of the body and the implied opponent help define the instant being portrayed.\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\u003eFor a more effective composition, give the figure room to move visually. A supporting rank, a defender or a nearby casualty can make the stakes of the scene immediately understandable.\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":53419485004058,"sku":"IC031","price":143.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/IC031.jpg?v=1794304346","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ic031","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}