葛
Ge Taozhong
葛陶中
Qing Qing Dynasty The master of harmony and form
Biography
Flourishing during the golden age of the Qianlong Emperor's reign, Ge Taozhong was the kind of craftsman who made collectors stop and stare. His teapots were celebrated for their razor-sharp precision and beautifully balanced proportions — the sort of pieces that felt as good in the hand as they looked on the shelf. In an era when Yixing pottery was reaching glorious new heights, Ge Taozhong was right there at the peak.
Key Contribution
Ge Taozhong elevated mid-Qing Yixing teapot-making by perfecting the balance between structural precision and aesthetic elegance, setting a benchmark for refined craftsmanship during the celebrated Qianlong period.
Referenced in the Book
p. 127p. 208