Lingxigou Purple Sand Pot

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Yong Shuying's purple clay teapot had a very high collection value. She was a master of the purple clay teapot, and her craftsmanship was superb. Every detail of the craftsmanship had been carefully carved. Her purple clay teapot was not only unique in shape, but also pure in color and delicate in texture. It had a high ornamental value. Yong Shuying's purple clay teapot represented one of the highest levels of Chinese purple clay teapot art. It had a unique artistic style, strong cultural content, and artistic appeal. According to the information provided, the price of Yong Shuying's purple clay teapot was 508 yuan.

The Yong Piao Zisha teapot was a classic type of Zisha teapot. It had been improved by the elites of the later generations and was divided into Ziye Stone Piao, Jingzhou Stone Piao, and Hantang Stone Piao. Ziye's stone ladle gave people a kind of ancient and gentle beauty. The pot button was small, the lid was slightly thick, the body was slightly straight, and the flow handle had a more dynamic feeling. Jingzhou's stone ladle weakened its solemnity and added a hint of smoothness, giving people a humble and reserved feeling. Han Tang stone ladle shape round, slightly simple and honest, from a straight flow into a curved flow. The Yongpao teapot was popular because of its shape, lines, and charm. It was called the "King of Piao". Li Hanyong was a purple clay artist. The purple clay teapot he made was highly praised and had a high level of teapot making skills. However, the search results did not provide any information about the specific price and story of the Yongpao teapot.

Fan Jianping was a Yixing teapot craftsman. He was good at making teapots. Fan Jianping had a wealth of experience and talent in the field of purple clay teapot art. His works were famous for their beauty and unity of form and qi, and were highly praised by industry insiders. Fan Jianping paid attention to every detail and strived for perfection. From the material used to the concept to the shape, he strived for perfection. His works were not only works of art, but also excellent tools for drinking tea. Fan Jianping's purple clay teapot works showed his love and dedication to the art of purple clay, and also inherited and carried forward his own artistic tradition. He also passed on his experience and skills to the younger generation, cultivating a group of talented new talents in teapot art. Fan Jianping's purple clay teapot was a treasure among traditional Chinese crafts, displaying the excellence of Chinese ceramic art.

Zhou Lihua was a famous Yixing purple clay teapot master. She was born in 1962 in a pottery family in Dingshu Town, Yixing. She had loved purple clay pottery since she was a child, and in 1982, she entered Yixing Purple Sand Craft Factory No. 2 to study. She had learned exquisite skills from the famous pottery sculptor Shao Xin and the Chinese art master Xu Xiutang. Zhou Lihua's purple clay teapot works were simple and elegant, with smooth lines and fine craftsmanship. They were deeply loved by Chinese and foreign tea people. Her works have won awards in many domestic and foreign exhibition reviews and have been included in professional books. Zhou Lihua's works included Dragon and Phoenix, High Piao, Strong Wind, Stone Drum, Spring of the South, Sifang Bridge Top, Six-sided Snow Flower, and Stone Piao Set. According to the information provided, the capacity of Zhou Lihua's purple clay teapot ranged from 200cc to 320cc. The clay used included Baimu purple clay, vermilion clay, purple clay, Republic of China green clay, bottom groove green clay, and yellow vermilion clay. Her works were famous for their exquisite craftsmanship and unique shapes.

Zhou Liping was a famous Chinese pottery artist who was good at making purple clay pots. She was born in Yixing's Zisha family and was deeply interested in Zisha craftsmanship since she was young. After graduation, he studied under the arts and crafts master Fan Weiqun for three years and received guidance and teachings from Master Xu Hantang and many provincial and national masters. Her work was neat and exquisite, thick and elegant, and full of grandeur. His representative works included the Imperial Concubine Pot, the Pisces Pot, and the Auspicious Heavenly Pot. Her works were highly praised by Master Lü Yaochen, Teacher Wu Qunxiang, and many collectors. They had high collection value. However, the details and style of Yixing Zhou Liping's purple clay teapot did not provide relevant information, so it was impossible to give a specific description of the work.

Zhou Jianchun was a famous purple clay pottery artist and master of purple clay pots. He was a state-level senior industrial artist, a member of the Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Artists Association, and a senior industrial artist of the Chinese Arts and Crafts Society. Zhou Jianchun was born in Yixing City. He studied with his mother since he was a child. Later, he studied calligraphy and painting under the master of flower and bird painting, Mr. Wu Guannan. He had a unique understanding of the making of the spring pot and was known as an expert in making it. Zhou Jianchun's works often participated in national works exhibition reviews and won gold and silver awards. He often participated in international ceramic cultural exchange activities and received special reports from media outlets such as Hong Kong Ta Kung Pao, Australia's ceramic news, and Art World Magazine. In short, Zhou Jianchun was an artist with rich experience and outstanding achievements in the field of purple sand pottery.

The production process of the purple clay teapot mainly included hand-made, semi-hand-made, pouring and other methods. The most traditional method of making was to use clay pieces to surround the wall, beat and join the pieces together, and other techniques. Without using molds, the size of each piece would be different. The semi-manual method was to place the body tube into the plaster mold for production, and use special tools to push, strangle, scrape, and other processes. Casting was to process the mineral material into mud and pour it into a plaster mold to form it. These crafts were all handmade, but it didn't mean that they only used their hands without any tools. The production process of the purple clay teapot depended on the individual's point of view and needs.

Zhou Limei was not mentioned in the search results provided, so she could not provide relevant information.

Shu Fengying was a famous Yixing teapot master. She was born in 1940 and started learning teapot making at Yixing Purple Sand Craft Factory in 1955. She studied under Gu Jingzhou and Pei Shimin. She was good at making all kinds of light goods and flower sculptures, and some of her works were displayed in the Purple Light Pavilion. Shu Fengying's works were famous for being dignified, simple, exquisite, and delicate. Her teapot making skills were exquisite, and the whole thing was calm and not ostentatious. Her work showcased the beauty of the outline and touch of the teapot. Shu Fengying passed away in 2015, but her works were still highly sought after by collectors.