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Liao Shichun
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Modern Modern Dynasty Guardian of the Zisha flame
Biography
Liao Shichun was a dedicated modern Yixing potter whose hands helped keep centuries-old Zisha traditions alive during a pivotal era for Chinese craft. Though he has passed, his works live on in the factory's treasured collection — quiet, enduring testaments to a life spent in devoted service to the art of clay.
Key Contribution
Liao Shichun preserved and carried forward classic Yixing pottery techniques into the modern era, ensuring their survival for future generations of artisans.
Referenced in the Book
p. 604