Everything has its origin; an object is defined by its material.
Extraordinary Craftsmanship, Born from Extraordinary Materials
Drawing on the essence of heaven and earth, upholding time-honored craftsmanship, and supported by scientific evidence
Tracing back to the origins, we see the fall of the stars, the very essence of the mountains and rivers, and the perfect fusion of craftsmanship.
[The Workings of Heaven and Earth]
Materials are drawn from the universe, yet their origins lie in our homeland.
Gathering the spirits of the stars, mountains, and rivers,
Capturing the essence of nature’s beauty,
It embodies the soul of the object.
Stardust and Meteorite
The stars shifted from their positions, and the vast heavens shattered.
Stardust fell over a billion years, and in a single night, dark iron was born.
Embracing the cold and heat of the ages, piercing through the fiery chaos of the mortal world.
When it touches the ground, it becomes iron—that is, celestial iron.
It is an iron-nickel alloy with a uniform composition that cannot be achieved by human smelting and casting techniques.
The Sanxingdui Pits: A Glimpse of the Shang Dynasty.
Tutankhamun, worn by the pharaoh.
A bronze battle-axe appears in the east, and a dagger appears in the west.
Artifacts forged from mystical iron cannot be replicated by ordinary smelting.
Vestaden, the Fingerprint of the Universe.
Its hardness is like that of a diamond, and its magnetism embodies the Great Harmony.
It holds the secrets of the universe and radiates a power that wards off evil.
As it cools by one degree over a million years, crystals form naturally.
Like lace, like the Milky Way, where light and shadow intertwine to form a natural masterpiece.
The spiritual energy of heaven and earth is condensed into a single artifact.
The Most Precious of Tantric Teachings, the Three Treasures of Tibet.
Take a speck from the heavens to quell the clamor of the world.
[The poem reads]
As the stars sink to the ocean floor, iron first takes shape; the thunder of ages washes over the armor and weapons.
A pure heart encompasses the universe; where in this world can one find the voice of heaven?
[ Local Flavors ]
Iron:
The Ancient Longquan Mine, a remnant of the Ouye tradition.
A millennia-old sanctuary of sword-forging, where ancient mineral veins lie hidden.
The essence of the earth’s veins flows unceasingly here.
Pure iron, as supple as silk.
Forged through a hundred trials, its sound is like the roar of a dragon.
Porcelain:
Deep in the Ou River, the porcelain clay is as smooth as cream.
As smooth as jade, fired at 1,300 degrees.
It bears the weight of the Chengtian iron and carries the gentleness of the tea broth.
Drawing on the essence of our land, we keep the kiln fire burning for a thousand years.
