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Chen Yongqing
陈用卿
Ming Ming Dynasty A quiet master of the Wanli golden age
Biography
Chen Yongqing was a skilled teapot maker who brought his craft to life during the vibrant Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty — an era when Yixing pottery was capturing the hearts of tea lovers and scholars alike. Though history kept his personal story close to its chest, his hands shaped pieces that carried the spirit of a golden age in Chinese ceramic art. He stands as one of the quiet masters whose work helped cement Yixing's legendary reputation.
Key Contribution
Chen Yongqing contributed to the flourishing Yixing teapot tradition during the Wanli period, helping establish the craft standards that would define Ming Dynasty Zisha pottery for generations.
Referenced in the Book
p. 649