IC053
King & Country
Flanking the gate on both sides would have been these stucco and wood structures providing shelter and some accommodation for the garrison of the fort.
Throughout China’s long history there has been a succession of wars where neighbouring countries have tried to “smash and grab” whole states and provinces away from the central power in Beijing.
To help protect the integrity of the frontier areas of the country different emperors used different methods. Several rulers built chains of “Frontier Forts” all along the perimeter of the country.
This piece measures approximately 7" tall x 4.5" wide x 3" deep.