紅珊瑚擺件 – 福祿壽
【赤霞生瑞，三仙共寰宇】
自深海千丈，採擷一抹凝固的赤霞；於方寸之間，安頓一片祥和的乾坤。此件紅珊瑚「福祿壽」擺件，取整枝深海紅珊瑚天然形神，以圓融透雕之法，將華夏文化中至為崇高的「福、祿、壽」三星彙聚一堂。珊瑚本身濃郁而溫潤的橘紅色澤，宛如吉雲彙聚，光華內蘊，其天然紋理與通透質感，更為雕琢注入了血脈般的生命力。
【三星輝映，各顯真淳】
三位仙翁並非孤立，而是於流轉的祥雲、舒卷的靈芝、翩躚的仙鶴之間，構成一個氣息相通的整體。福星雍容持如意，笑意寬宏，衣袂垂落間是廣施恩澤的從容；祿星端莊執玉笏，神情睿智，眉宇中蘊藏人間功業的期許；壽星慈和撫白鹿，長眉垂頰，一派看盡滄海桑田的悠然。作品神髓，尤在「玲瓏」二字。不僅精准刻畫五官神情與肌理動態，更借珊瑚枝杈的天然走勢，令雲紋繚繞、衣帶飄舉皆順勢而成，人物與背景渾然一體，靜中有動，氣韻流通。觀之，則福在眼前，祿存心間，壽駐眉宇。
「赤霞凝仙山，三仙映鴻庭。」
——中藝（香港） 謹呈
CORAL FU-LU-SHOU
[Red Glow Borne of Auspice, Trio of Deities Across the Cosmos.]
From the depths of thousands of fathoms in the sea, a stroke of solidified crimson sunset is harvested; within a compact space, a harmonious universe is settled. This red coral ornament titled “Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity” utilizes the natural form and spirit of an entire branch of deep-sea red coral. Through rounded and penetrating carving techniques, it brings together the three most revered deities in Chinese culture—Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity. The rich yet mellow orange-red hue of the coral resembles auspicious clouds gathering, with a subtle inner glow. Its natural texture and translucent quality further infuse the carving with a vitality akin to lifeblood.
[The Trio Shines in Harmony, Each Revealing Its True Essence.]
The three immortal sages are not isolated; rather, they form an interconnected whole amidst swirling auspicious clouds, unfurling lingzhi mushrooms, and gracefully dancing cranes. The God of Fortune, dignified and holding a ruyi scepter, smiles generously, his flowing robes embodying the ease with which he bestows blessings. The God of Prosperity, composed and holding a jade tablet, exudes wisdom, his brow carrying the aspirations for human achievements. The God of Longevity, kindly stroking a white deer, with long eyebrows cascading down his cheeks, embodies a serene detachment borne of witnessing the passage of time. The essence of this piece lies particularly in the word “exquisite.” Not only are the facial features, expressions, and textures meticulously rendered, but the natural flow of the coral branches is also harnessed to allow the swirling cloud patterns and fluttering ribbons to follow the form seamlessly. The figures and background merge into a unified whole, static yet dynamic, with a flowing vitality. Gazing upon it, one feels fortune before their eyes, prosperity within their heart, and longevity etched upon their brow.
“Red Glow Coagulates into an Immortal Mountain, Trio of Deities Reflects in the Grand Hall.”
— Presented by Chinese Arts & Crafts (Hong Kong)
