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Zhang Shouzhi
张守智
Modern Modern Dynasty A modern keeper of the Zisha flame
Biography
Zhang Shouzhi is a modern master of Yixing Zisha pottery, working in a tradition that stretches back centuries in the clay-rich hills of Jiangsu province. Like the great artisans before him, he carries forward the philosophy that a good teapot is not merely a vessel — it is a conversation between the maker's hands, the earth, and the person who will one day hold it. His work keeps the living spirit of Zisha craft breathing in the contemporary world.
Key Contribution
Zhang Shouzhi dedicates his craft to preserving and passing on the classical techniques of Yixing pottery in an era when tradition and modernity must find a way to coexist.
Referenced in the Book
p. 97p. 98