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Luoyang Tangyi Gold and Silverware Museum

Institute of Ancient Goldsmithing and Silversmithing Techniques

Henan Province's Intangible Cultural Heritage

  Sheng Yitang carries forward the exquisite goldsmithing and silversmithing techniques inherited from the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as the craftsmanship of the Baima Temple’s gold and silver ware production. Drawing on ancient traditions for contemporary use, Sheng Yitang consistently adheres to handcrafting methods, creating pieces that are both practical and elegant—timeless works that stand the test of time. Dedicated to bringing the refined cultural charm of Chinese tradition into modern life, Sheng Yitang regards cultural dissemination as its brand mission.

  Refinement in craftsmanship precedes design; abundant design gives rise to culture; and when culture flourishes, so does civilization—and only then does true life begin. Shengyi Tang uses tea vessels, flower vessels, and incense vessels as mediums to embody its understanding of cultural living and share it with the world.

  Humans are the ultimate consumers of all material and spiritual products. We have created this vibrant, colorful world and imbued it with countless cultural meanings. Ultimately—and also originally—our purpose is to serve humanity; this is precisely the essence of Shengyi Tang.

  The craftsmanship of gold and silver ware production at the White Horse Temple is a traditional handcraft technique whose origins can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty and flourished during the Qing Dynasty. It has been passed down through generations, with its lineage now reaching the 17th generation.

  The craftsmanship of silver and gold ware production at Baima Temple carries on the ancient Chinese tradition of crafting such items, comprehensively showcasing the complete technological process behind the creation of ancient silver and gold artifacts. The craft process at Baima Temple is highly intricate, encompassing a variety of key techniques including mold casting, lost-wax casting, hammering and shaping, chiseling, soldering, gilding, filigree work, inlaying, openwork carving, relief sculpture, and wire wrapping. These techniques are both comprehensive and thorough; while preserving the authentic, purely handcrafted essence of the art, they also incorporate unique innovations.

  The craftsmanship of gold and silver ware production at the White Horse Temple holds great significance for studying the development of gold and silver artifacts as well as the aesthetic tastes, value orientations, and ideological trends of imperial nobles and working people. It embodies a wealth of traditional handcraft techniques and represents an exceptionally precious historical and cultural heritage.

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Development History

2000
(Established in 2000) In 2000, Mr. Wang Yaqiang, Chairman of the company, founded Luoyang Ruizhe Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd. single-handedly, leveraging his expertise in the craftsmanship of silver and gold artifacts from Baima Temple. The company is a privately-owned cultural enterprise specializing in the creation of antique-style silver and gold artifacts, high-end tea ceremony accessories, flower arrangement tools, and incense ritual implements using traditional crafting techniques.
2018
(Henan Province Intangible Cultural Heritage Demonstration and Exhibition Hall) In 2018, the Luoyang Tangyi Gold and Silverware Museum, affiliated with our company, was designated by the Henan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism as the Henan Province Intangible Cultural Heritage Demonstration and Exhibition Hall.
2015
(Protecting the Craft, Inclusion on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List) Mr. Wang Yaqiang, guided by the principle of promoting our nation’s historical and cultural heritage and passing on the essence of traditional craftsmanship, submitted an application to the People’s Government of Henan Province in 2014. By 2015, the craft of making gold and silver artifacts at Baima Temple had been designated as an intangible cultural heritage by the People’s Government of Henan Province.
2012
(Creating the brand “Sheng Yitang”) In the same year, 2012, Mr. Wang Yaqiang established the brand “Sheng Yitang,” guided by the brand philosophy of “preserving tradition in objects and passing it on to the world,” with the aim of enabling more people to experience, enjoy, and appreciate the charm of China’s traditional crafts.
2012
(The “Luoyang Tangyi Gold and Silverware Museum” was established in accordance with the law.) As a collector, Mr. Wang Yaqiang obtained approval from the Henan Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau in February 2012 and officially opened the “Luoyang Tangyi Gold and Silverware Museum” in April 2012 during the China Peony Culture Festival. The Luoyang Tangyi Gold and Silverware Museum boasts an extensive collection of gold and silver artifacts, spanning a wide range of historical periods and showcasing diverse stylistic features across various cultural domains, reflecting the profound depth and sophistication of craftsmanship throughout different historical stages. The Luoyang Tangyi Gold and Silverware Museum is one of the first privately-run museums in Luoyang, founded by Wang Yaqiang, a local collector in Luoyang, based on his years of dedicated collecting. It is also Henan Province’s first specialized private museum dedicated to gold and silverware.
2008
Luoyang Ruizhe Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd., after successfully passing through multiple rounds of rigorous selection processes—including public bidding and skill assessments—has leveraged our company’s unique intangible cultural heritage—the gold and silver ware-making techniques of Baima Temple—to replicate over 80 artifacts from the underground palace collection for the Famen Temple Museum in Fufeng, Shaanxi Province. Among these replicas is the world’s earliest and most complete set of imperial tea utensils—the Famen Temple Tea Set. In 2009, we replicated a double-fish pattern silver platter for the Xi’an Museum and developed 2,000 imitation Tang-dynasty intertwined-branch pattern gold and silver cups as business gifts for the Datang West Market Museum.

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Board Member Unit
Luoyang Tangyi Gold and Silverware Museum
Institute of Ancient Goldsmithing and Silversmithing Techniques
Henan Province's Intangible Cultural Heritage,
Henan Province Intangible Cultural Heritage Demonstration and Exhibition Hall
Henan Province Intangible Cultural Heritage Demonstration and Exhibition Hall