On Yixing Teapots[lower-alpha 1] (Chinese: 陽羨茗壺系; pinyin: Yángxiàn Mínghú Xì; Wade–Giles: Yang2-hsien4 Ming2-hu2 Hsi4; with Yangxian being a Qin Dynasty name for Yixing[2]) is a treatise on Yixing clay teapots[2] written by Ming Dynasty author Zhou Gaoqi[2] (Chou Kao-chi; 周高起; d. 1644–45[2]) in the Chongzhen era[2] ca. 1640. In this book, Zhou provides a detailed account of the origin and history of Yixing teapots, followed by an account of the great masters and their disciples.

Contents

  • Yixing Teapot Series
  • Origin of Yixing Teapots
  • Orthodox school
  • Yixing Teapot Masters
  • Famous Yixing Teapot Experts
  • Elegant styles
  • Magical Items
  • Diverse Schools of Yixing Teapot makers

Notes

  1. ↑ Also called An Account of the Teapots of Yangxian.[1]

References

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  1. ↑ Bartholomew, Terese Tse (1977). I-hsing Ware. China Institute in America. p. 111.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Odell, Wanda (March 1941). "I-Hsing Pottery". Bulletin of the Art Institute of Chicago. 35 (3): 36. doi:10.2307/4119196. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
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