Yaoshen Culture (Hua Porcelain)

Wang Quncheng is a native of Lushan County, Henan Province, with a university education. He holds the titles of National Senior Craft and Fine Arts (Ceramics) Master, First-Class/Senior Technician, and Senior Engineer. As the founder of the Lushan Floral Porcelain Inheritance Base, he stands as a leading figure in both the Lushan Floral Porcelain industry and the broader Central Plains ceramics sector. Wang is recognized as an inheritor of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (Lushan Floral Porcelain Making Technique). From a young age, he developed a deep passion for ceramic culture. After his demobilization from the military in 1982, he dedicated himself to researching and restoring the nearly lost Tang Dynasty Lushan Floral Porcelain. Through three decades of relentless effort, he successfully overcame a series of technical challenges. In 2012, he established the “Lushan Floral Porcelain Inheritance Base of Henan Yaoshen Cultural Communication Co., Ltd.” He has since restored and passed down over 300 types of traditional forms and created more than 200 innovative designs. Additionally, he has developed over 100 varieties of daily-use porcelain, including tea sets, tableware, wine vessels, and scholar’s studio implements. The company has been honored as a “Star Enterprise in the Central Plains Ceramics Industry,” and the “Yaoshen Ancient Kiln” he founded has been designated a “Famous Kiln of the Central Plains.” The products have been recognized as one of the “Top Ten Central Plains Tributes,” and his works have garnered numerous international and domestic awards. His academic papers, such as “A Brief Analysis of the Artistic Characteristics of Lushan Floral Porcelain” and “On the Perfect Integration of Traditional Craftsmanship and Modern Aesthetic Features in Lushan Floral Porcelain,” have been published in the journal China Ceramics.

Floral Drum: Imperial Court Drum

Dimensions: 49×20cm. The Floral Drum, known as the “Jie Drum” in the Tang Dynasty and also referred to as the waist drum or hand drum, is an ancient percussion instrument. It was a tribute item in the Tang imperial court and represents a quintessential masterpiece of Lushan Floral Porcelain. The “Imperial Court Drum,” a masterpiece from Yaoshen, draws inspiration from Chinese dragon culture. With masterful artistry, it features relief-carved dragons and phoenixes while preserving the craftsmanship of the Tang Dynasty’s imperial drums. This piece embodies the spirit of the Chinese dragon. The dragon and phoenix symbolize auspiciousness, favorable weather, harmony between heaven and earth, and peace across the land. This elevates the artistic value of this national treasure, making it a classic work that blends heritage with innovation, boldness with exquisite elegance.