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Chen Kuoshang
陈括尚
Qing Qing Dynasty A quiet keeper of the Qing clay tradition
Biography
Chen Kuoshang worked his craft during the Qing Dynasty, a golden age when Yixing teapots became beloved treasures of scholars and tea lovers across China. Though history kept few records of his personal story, his name endured in the annals of Yixing artisans — a quiet testament to the skill and dedication he poured into every piece. Like so many masters of his era, he shaped the living tradition of zisha pottery that collectors still cherish today.
Key Contribution
Chen Kuoshang contributed to the flourishing of Yixing teapot craftsmanship during the Qing Dynasty, a period that cemented zisha pottery as the gold standard for Chinese tea culture.
Referenced in the Book
p. 606