Xu Yuanming

Xu Yuanming, currently a senior craftsmaster of Yixing ware, is also working in the Yixing research institute. Only renown potters with talents are employed by this research institute.

Xu was born in 1964 in Yixing, Jiangsu. He is famous for using the pine tree, bamboo and plum blossoms as subjects in his works. With his training in traditional skills, he also strife for innovation and creative changes in teapot designs. His works are full of modern aspirations and his workmanship is superb and refine. All these attributes have become the unique characteristics of his works.

 The pot above is purchased in the early 90s from a reputable teapot importer. It is made from the purplish zisha. The body of the pot is a conical shape and has ribs around it. I do not know the significance of this design as no pot was made in this way before.

徐元明，国家级高级工艺师，1964年生于江苏宜兴，以制作松、竹、梅壶见长。在传统技艺上力求变化创新，富有时代气息，技法俊秀细腻，有独特鲜明的风格。

A Cantonese song to share:
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