Zhang Honghua
Master of Chinese Ceramic Art (3rd Edition, 2016)
Senior Industrial Art Designer
Member of Chinese Arts and Crafts Society
Honorary Director of Jiangsu Ceramic Art Committee
Born in 1944 into a renowned pottery family in Dingshu, Yixing, Jiangsu, Zhang Honghua began her artistic journey in 1958 when she enrolled at the Yixing Zisha (Purple Clay) Pottery Factory as an apprentice. There, she studied under Wang Yinchun, one of the "Seven Great Masters" of Zisha art. Starting in 1961, she further honed her skills under the guidance of Gu Jingzhou, mastering the full handmade craftsmanship of bamboo-themed teapots, such as the Bamboo Segment and Bamboo Node styles.
In 1980, she joined the Zisha Research Institute, dedicating herself to the study and creation of innovative teapot designs. Below are some of her iconic works:
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"Stone Ladle Teapot with Overhead Handle" (Ti Liang Shi Piao Hu)
- Jade Bamboo Hat Teapot" (Yu Li Hu)
