The first exhibition hall features a special display of exquisite gold and silver artifacts. The collection includes representative gold and silver objects spanning from the Warring States period through modern times. These artifacts boast diverse shapes and elegant designs; not only are they made of superior materials, but they also exhibit superb craftsmanship and high artistic value. Particularly noteworthy is this gold plaque ornament—a decorative item from the Warring States period, crafted entirely from pure gold and weighing 97 grams. It has a rectangular shape with an animal-face motif: the animal’s face is broad, its tongue short and peach-shaped, and the top end is shaped like the Chinese character “shan” (mountain). The ornament features a unique design and remarkably clear textures. At the time, it was primarily produced using casting techniques. Gold artifacts from the Warring States period are extremely rare, making this particular gold plaque ornament especially uncommon. It stands as a remarkable example of early Chinese gold and silver craftsmanship.

The second exhibition hall features a showcase of exquisite replicas of gold and silver artifacts. The exhibits primarily consist of replicas of Tang Dynasty Buddhist gold and silver objects unearthed from the underground palace of Famen Temple, as well as gold and silver treasures from a Song Dynasty hoard discovered in Pengzhou, Sichuan. Throughout the entire replication process, meticulous attention was paid to every detail—right down to the delicate engraving of each decorative motif and the overall layout of the designs—all meticulously reproduced at a 1:1 scale, exactly matching the original artifacts. The weight of each replica differs from that of the original artifact by less than five grams. Replica of the Complete Tea Set from the Tang Dynasty’s Famen Temple; Replica of the Tang Dynasty Gilt Double-Ear Silver Basin with Mandarin Duck and Floral Motifs (replica).

The third exhibition hall, dedicated to the art of gold and silver craftsmanship, offers visitors a comprehensive overview of ancient Chinese techniques for making gold and silver artifacts. These techniques include mold casting, hammering and shaping, chasing, gilding, openwork carving, relief sculpture, and polishing—each of which is both thorough and complete. While preserving the authentic essence of these traditions, they also incorporate innovative elements.

The fourth exhibition hall features an exquisite display of gold and silver gifts. This hall showcases the tea ceremony and incense ceremony series produced by our Rui Ze Company. These tea and incense ceremony series were developed by Mr. Wang Yaqiang, who drew upon Luoyang’s profound cultural heritage and, building on traditional goldsmithing and silversmithing techniques, boldly innovated by integrating the essence of ancient craftsmanship with the art of tea and incense ceremonies.