On Yixing Teapots Explained

On Yixing Teapots (; with Yangxian being a Qin Dynasty name for Yixing^[1]) is a treatise on Yixing clay teapots^[1] written by Ming Dynasty author Zhou Gaoqi^[1] (Chou Kao-chi; Chinese: 周高起; d. 1644–45^[1]) in the Chongzhen era^[1] 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 and References

1. Odell . Wanda . March 1941 . I-Hsing Pottery . Bulletin of the Art Institute of Chicago . 35 . 3 . 36–38 . 10.2307/4119196 . 4119196 . 5 October 2023.