釉藏萬象納福瓶 Celestial Glaze Vessel of Universal Benediction <p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;">正見聞</p> <p class="ql-block"> 在中華傳統(tǒng)陶瓷藝術(shù)的璀璨星河中，“建白瓷”以其溫潤如玉的釉色和端莊典雅的造型獨樹一幟。作為當(dāng)代“建白瓷”藝術(shù)的重要奠基人，中國陶瓷藝術(shù)終身成就獎獲得者寇富平大師，以畢生心血守護著這項千年技藝的文化基因，其創(chuàng)作的敞口瓶《吉祥喜樂》更成為跨文化交流的經(jīng)典符號。這件作品以簡潔大方的造型承載著深邃的文化密碼，侈口舒展如蓮瓣初綻，圓長頸挺拔似修竹玉立，兩道凸弦紋環(huán)飾于頸腹之間，既暗合“節(jié)節(jié)高升”的東方哲思，又暗藏“平安喜樂”的美好祈愿。瓶脛處精雕細(xì)刻的吉祥紋樣如流動的詩行，將傳統(tǒng)美學(xué)中的祥瑞意象娓娓道來。</p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:15px;"> 雙耳塑貼象首 Two ear sculptures with elephant heads.</b></p> <p class="ql-block"> 尤為精妙的是雙耳象首造型的匠心獨運，在中國傳統(tǒng)文化語境中，“象”與“祥”、“相”的諧音構(gòu)成多重隱喻，既寄寓著“吉祥如意”的樸素愿景，又暗含“出將入相”的士人理想，更象征著“天下太平、五谷豐登”的盛世圖景。這種東方智慧與東南亞文化中的大象崇拜不謀而合——在泰國文化體系里，大象既是祥瑞圖騰，更是民族精神的具象化身。當(dāng)這件作品作為國禮贈予泰國駐華領(lǐng)事館時，兩種文明在象形符號的共鳴中完成了超越語言的對話。</p> <p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;"><b style="font-size:15px;">高雄佛光山佛陀紀(jì)念館禮敬大廳前面的大象雕塑</b></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:15px;"> An elephant sculpture in front of the Worship Hall at the Buddha Memorial Hall in Foguang Mountain, Taiwan.</b></p> <p class="ql-block"> 作品更深層的文化密碼潛藏于佛教淵源之中，作為佛教經(jīng)典中屢現(xiàn)的靈獸，大象既象征佛陀轉(zhuǎn)世的莊嚴(yán)法相，又代表修行者破除無明的無上力量。這種跨越宗教與世俗的普世價值，使得《吉祥喜樂》在臺灣佛光山佛陀紀(jì)念館獲得永久珍藏的殊榮。</p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:15px;"> 位于高雄的佛光山佛陀紀(jì)念館 The Buddha Memorial at Fo Guang Mountain in Kaohsiung.</b></p> <p class="ql-block"> 從傳統(tǒng)工藝的守正創(chuàng)新，到跨文化傳播的使者身份，這件作品完美詮釋了“建白瓷”藝術(shù)從傳統(tǒng)走向現(xiàn)代的蛻變軌跡，見證了中華文明兼容并蓄的文化品格，在釉色流轉(zhuǎn)間將東方美學(xué)的永恒魅力傳向世界。</p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:15px;"> 2017年6月，此件作品做為文化交流禮品，贈送給泰國駐華總領(lǐng)事館。 In June 2017, this work was presented to the Consulate General of Thailand in China as a cultural exchange gift.</b></p> <p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;"><b style="font-size:15px;">Celestial Glaze Vessel of Universal Benediction</b></p> <p class="ql-block"> In the resplendent constellation of Chinese traditional ceramic art, Jianbai porcelain stands out with its jade-like glaze and dignified elegance. Master Kou Fuping, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in Chinese Ceramic Art and a pivotal founder of contemporary Jianbai porcelain, has devoted his life to preserving the cultural DNA of this millennium-old craft. His masterpiece "Auspicious Joy" open-mouthed vase has become an iconic symbol of cross-cultural communication.</p><p class="ql-block"> This vessel carries profound cultural codes through its minimalist design: The flared mouth resembles unfurling lotus petals, the elongated neck evokes bamboo's noble bearing, while two raised rib patterns encircling the neck-body junction subtly embody the Eastern philosophy of "continuous ascent" and encode blessings for "peace and happiness." Exquisitely carved auspicious motifs on the lower body flow like poetic verses, narrating traditional auspicious imagery.</p><p class="ql-block"> The ingenious elephant-head double handles manifest multi-layered cultural metaphors. In Chinese tradition, the homophonic association between "elephant" (象), "auspiciousness" (祥), and "governance" (相) conveys tripartite symbolism: simple wishes for good fortune, literati aspirations for political prominence, and visions of national prosperity. This Eastern wisdom serendipitously aligns with Southeast Asian elephant veneration - in Thai culture, elephants are not only sacred totems but embodiments of national spirit. When presented as state gift to the Thai Consulate in China, the artwork facilitated wordless dialogue between civilizations through zoomorphic symbolism.</p><p class="ql-block"> Deeper cultural cryptography lies in Buddhist connotations. As recurring sacred creatures in Buddhist texts, elephants symbolize both the solemn reincarnation of Buddha and practitioners' transcendent wisdom. This universal value bridging sacred and secular realms earned "Auspicious Joy" permanent enshrinement at Taiwan's Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum. From inheriting traditional craftsmanship to serving as cultural ambassador, this masterpiece epitomizes Jianbai porcelain's metamorphosis from tradition to modernity. It testifies to Chinese civilization's inclusive character, transmitting eternal Eastern aesthetic charm through its luminous glaze to the world.</p>