Porcelain

Andrew Hall: A Timeless Sanctuary for Ceramics

In the vast starry sky of Eastern art, ancient Chinese ceramics form the most radiant constellation. Their gentle light traverses millennia, illuminating the shared memory of human civilization. Andrew Hall, residing Los Angeles, is a tranquil sanctuary dedicated to guarding and transmitting this very light. We aspire to be more than collectors; we strive to be a bridge connecting ancient craftsmanship with the modern soul, allowing each treasure tempered by time to continue narrating its enduring story.

I. A Universe Within the Hall: A Tangible Epic of Chinese Ceramics

Andrew Hall's collection is both rigorous and majestic, seeking to present the pinnacle lineage of Chinese ceramic art:

• The Elegant Resonance of Song: Supreme Simplicity: We pursue the aesthetic realm of the Song literati. Our collection encompasses rare masterpieces from the "Five Great Wares"—Ru, Guan, Ge, Jun, and Ding. The sky-after-rain blue of Ru, the purple mouth and iron foot of Guan, the golden threads and iron cracks of Ge, the sunset-dazzling flambé of Jun, and the wind-like incised designs of Ding—all condense the spirit of their age. Simultaneously, the profound "oil-spot" glazes of Jian ware reflect the philosophical brilliance within Song tea culture.

• The Spirit of Yuan and Ming: Splendid Chapters of Color: From the vigorous power of Yuan blue-and-white and the nascent wonder of underglaze red, to the dripping intensity of Yongle-Xuande blue-and-white using Sumali blue, the tender refinement of Chenghua doucai, the exuberant vitality of Jiajing-Wanli wucai, and the "pure, luminous whiteness" of Yongle's sweet white glaze—we collect the grandeur of imperial zeniths and the innovation of technique.

• The Peak of Qing Porcelain: A Painted Universe: The ultimate craftsmanship of Qing imperial kilns converges here. The robust strength of Kangxi wucai, the pure beauty of Yongzheng glazes, the intricate complexity of Qianlong foreign-style colors, along with the iconic enamel and famille rose palette, display the supreme luxury of court art. We equally treasure works by masters like He Chaozong of Dehua; his sculptures, warm as jade and of transcendent spirit, represent the philosophical heights of Chinese blanc de Chine.

• The Heart of Jade and Painting, the Delight of the Studio: Beyond ceramics, our collection extends to venerable ancient jades—their patterns seeming to whisper tales of ritual and virtue—as well as scholarly paintings and exquisite literati objects, completing the panorama of traditional Chinese aesthetic life.

II. Abiding in Simplicity: With True Knowledge as Our Boat, Transmission as Our Sail

The name "Andrew sounds like Anzhuo" (Abiding in Simplicity) implies maintaining one's essence, where great skill seems clumsy. This is not only our hall's name but the collecting philosophy guiding our family for generations:

• Scholarship as Foundation: Each acquired piece undergoes meticulous research and judgment by top-tier connoisseurship). Collaborating with global scholars and institutions, we delve into its history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance, ensuring the collection's scholarly and exemplary nature.

• Taste as Guide: We advocate "appraisal by eye, appreciation by heart," pursuing the peak artistic value and historical resonance inherent in the objects themselves, beyond mere kiln attributions or dynastic labels. It is this true insight, surpassing market trends, that has made Anzhuotang one of the most significant overseas repositories for top-tier ancient Chinese ceramics.

• Mission as Purpose: We see ourselves as temporary guardians of this shared cultural heritage of humanity. Our core mission is to protect, research, and promote its深层文化密码 (deep cultural code). Through exhibitions, publications, and digital dissemination, we enable more people to appreciate its beauty and understand how ancient Chinese art profoundly influenced the world.

III. Eternal Light: Letting the Past Nourish the Future

Andrew Hall is not merely a repository but a living field of cultural energy. We believe the greatest value of these treasures—having survived upheavals and crossed oceans—lies in their continuous power to inspire the present and nourish the future. They witness the miracle of clay transformed into divine vessels, of pigment fused by fiery glaze, and testify to the Chinese civilization's eternal pursuit of beauty.

We cordially invite you to step into the tranquil space of Anzhuotang. Here, time flows gently. You can converse with a Song ceramic, feeling the abundance within its minimalism; commune with a Yuan painting, apprehending the spirit of mountains and rivers within its brushstrokes. Let us, together, in this timeless gaze, find the echo of civilization and inner peace.

Welcome to Explore Andrew Hall: Our digital hall is being meticulously crafted and will soon embark on a virtual journey. We look forward to you joining us in touching the luster of history.

安拙堂：跨越时空的陶瓷圣殿

在浩渺的东方艺术星空中，中国古陶瓷宛如最璀璨的星系，其温润之光穿越千年，照亮人类文明的共同记忆。安拙堂，坐落于洛杉矶，正是一座守护与传承这份光芒的静谧殿堂。我们不止于收藏，更致力于成为连接远古匠心与现代心灵的桥梁，让每一件历经岁月洗礼的珍品，继续诉说其不朽的故事。

一、堂藏万象：一部可触摸的中国陶瓷史诗

安拙堂的珍藏体系，严谨而恢弘，力求呈现中国陶瓷艺术登峰造极的脉络：

宋之雅韵，大道至简：我们追寻宋代文人的美学境界。藏品涵盖 “汝、官、哥、钧、定”五大名窑的旷世奇珍，那雨过天青的汝窑、紫口铁足的官窑、金丝铁线的哥窑、灿若晚霞的钧窑、刻花如风的定窑，无不凝聚着时代的精神。同时，建窑的深邃曜变，亦展现着宋代茶事中的哲学光辉。 元明气象，壮彩华章：从元青花的雄浑遒劲与釉里红的初创神奇，到明代永宣青花的苏麻离青之淋漓、成化斗彩的娇嫩精雅、嘉万五彩的热烈奔放，乃至永乐甜白釉的“洁素莹然”，我们收藏的是帝国盛世的气度与技艺的革新。

清瓷精绝，彩绘乾坤：清代御窑的极致工艺在此汇聚。康熙五彩之刚健、雍正釉色之纯美、乾隆洋彩之繁缛，以及标志性的珐琅彩与粉彩，展现了宫廷艺术的无上华贵。我们同样珍视如德化瓷圣何朝宗之作，其塑像温润如玉，神韵超凡，代表了中国白瓷的哲学高度。

玉润画心，文房清趣：除陶瓷外，我们的收藏更涵盖尊崇的古玉——其纹络仿佛诉说着礼制与德行的古老故事，以及文人书画与雅致文玩，共同织就了一幅完整的中国传统美学生活全景。

二、安守本拙：以真知为舟，以传承为帆

“安拙”之名，寓意安守本心，大巧若拙。这不仅是我们的堂号，更是贯穿几代人的收藏哲学：

学术为基：每一件入藏之作，皆经过缜密的考证与顶尖的鉴赏力判断。我们与全球学者、机构合作，深研其历史、工艺与文化内涵，确保收藏序列的学术性与典范性。

品味为导：我们崇尚“目鉴心赏”，追求的是器物本身所蕴含的艺术巅峰价值与历史穿透力，而非仅仅囿于窑口或朝代。正是这份超越市场的真知灼见，使得安拙堂成为海外中国顶级古陶瓷最重要的汇集地之一。

使命为归：我们视自己为这批人类共同文化遗产的临时守护者。核心使命在于保护、研究并弘扬其深层的文化密码，通过展览、出版与数字传播，让更多世人领略其美，理解中国古代艺术如何深刻影响了世界。

三、永恒之光：让过去滋养未来

安拙堂不仅是一个收藏之所，更是一个活的文化能量场。我们相信，这些穿越战火、跨越重洋的瑰宝，其最伟大的价值在于能持续启迪当下，滋养未来。它们见证了泥土化为神器、丹青融于火釉的奇迹，也见证了中华文明对美的永恒追求。

我们诚挚邀请您，步入安拙堂的宁静空间。在这里，时间缓缓流淌，您可以与一件宋瓷对话，感受那份极简中的丰饶；与一幅元画神交，体悟笔墨间的山河气韵。让我们共同在这份跨越时空的凝视中，找到文明的回响与内心的安宁。

欢迎探索安拙堂：我们的线上殿堂正在精心构建，将于近期开启数字之旅。敬请期待，与我们一同触摸历史的光泽。