古器新承，五福臻至 New Vessels for Ancient Rhymes, Fivefold Blessings in Their Prime. <p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;">正见闻</p> <p class="ql-block"> 中国陶瓷艺术终身成就奖得主寇富平大师，以近七十载的匠心积淀，在新作《五福临门》杯中再现了商周礼器的古雅气韵。作品以“尊”与“觚”为蓝本，凝练为三段式结构：大撇口舒展如云，直筒身挺拔若竹，外撇卧足沉稳似鼎，两道凸弦纹贯穿其间，既强化了形体的节奏感，又为器物注入了青铜时代的庄重底蕴。</p> <p class="ql-block"> 纹饰创作中，寇老以雕刻与塑贴的复合工艺，赋予吉祥图案以灵动生机。杯口祥云轻绕，两只蝙蝠翩然穿行；杯身中央一只展翅蝙蝠与两侧圆润葫芦相映成趣，葫芦的立体塑造不仅丰富了造型的饱满度，更与云蝠纹饰形成虚实呼应。三蝠双葫的布局，暗合“五福”之数，而“蝠”与“葫芦”的谐音妙用，则将“福禄双全”的祈愿凝练于方寸之间。</p> <p class="ql-block"> 此作既延续了寇大师将传统纹样与立体造型融合的创作特点，更展现了其对“建白瓷”质的极致掌控。釉面莹润如脂，胎骨致密匀净，在光线下透出温润如玉的质感。它不仅是案头陈设的雅器，更是一座可执于掌中的文化符号——承载着千年福文化的深邃内涵，也传递着当代匠人对美好生活的虔诚祝福。</p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:15px;">"Five Blessings Arrive": A Millennium of Blessing Rhyme in a Single Porcelain Cup</b></p> <p class="ql-block"><b><i>New Vessels for Ancient Rhymes, Fivefold Blessings in Their Prime.</i></b></p><p class="ql-block"> Kou Fuping, a master ceramic artist and recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in Chinese Ceramic Art, has recreated the ancient elegance of Shang and Zhou dynasty ritual vessels in his new work "Five Blessings Arrive," drawing upon nearly seventy years of dedicated craftsmanship. The piece is modeled after the ancient "zun" and "gu" vessels, refined into a three-section structure: a wide flared rim unfolds like clouds, a straight cylindrical body stands tall as bamboo, and a splayed foot rests solidly as a ceremonial tripod. Two raised bow-strings patterns run through the form, enhancing the rhythmic sense of the shape while infusing the vessel with the solemn dignity of the Bronze Age.</p><p class="ql-block"> In the decorative expression, Master Kou employs a combination of carving and appliqué techniques to imbue the auspicious motifs with vibrant life. The upper section of the cup is adorned with swirling clouds through which two bats flutter gracefully; the main body features a centrally positioned bat with outstretched wings, complemented by two plump and rounded gourds on either side. The three-dimensional appliqué of the gourds not only enriches the fullness of the form but also creates a dynamic dialogue with the cloud and bat patterns above. The arrangement of three bats and two gourds subtly corresponds to the number of "Five Blessings," while the clever homophonic use of "bat" (蝠, fu) and "gourd" (葫, hu) crystallizes the wish for "happiness and prosperity" within a compact space.</p><p class="ql-block"> This work continues Master Kou's characteristic fusion of traditional motifs with three-dimensional forms while demonstrating his masterful control over the material qualities of Jianbai porcelain. The glaze surface is as smooth and lustrous as fine jade, and the porcelain body is dense and uniform, emitting a soft, translucent quality under light. It is not merely an elegant object for the scholar's table but also a cultural symbol held in the palm of one's hand—carrying the profound connotations of millennia-old blessing culture while conveying the contemporary artisan's heartfelt wishes for a beautiful life.</p>