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Xiang Xiesi
项鞋思
Qing Qing Dynasty The sculptor of nature's perfection
Biography
During the refined and detail-obsessed Qing Dynasty, Xiang Xiesi created something truly unforgettable — a peach-shaped cup so perfectly crafted that it has earned a permanent home in the Nanjing Museum. Every curve and contour of this remarkable piece reflects a master who understood that a teacup could be more than functional; it could be a work of art that stops you in your tracks. Xiang Xiesi stands as a testament to the heights Yixing pottery reached during the Qing era, when technical skill and natural beauty came together in the most delightful ways.
Key Contribution
Xiang Xiesi crafted a legendary peach-shaped cup, now treasured in the Nanjing Museum, that is celebrated as one of the finest examples of Yixing ceramic artistry ever created.
Referenced in the Book
p. 595