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Lu Lanfang
卢兰芳
Qing Qing Dynasty Qing Dynasty clay artisan, keeper of a timeless craft
Biography
Lu Lanfang worked during the Qing Dynasty, a golden age when Yixing's Zisha masters were pushing the art of purple clay teapots to extraordinary new heights — crafting vessels prized by emperors, scholars, and tea lovers alike. Though the detailed records of her life have been lost to time, her name endures as a testament to the many skilled hands, including women artisans, who shaped this beloved tradition from the heart of Jiangsu province.
Key Contribution
Lu Lanfang represents the quiet, enduring legacy of Qing-era Yixing potters who refined the Zisha tradition into one of China's most celebrated and collectible art forms.
Referenced in the Book
p. 650