Product Name: Teapot within a Teapot; Bottom Mark: Gu Jingzhou; Size: 15 x 8 cm; Capacity: 260cc; Zisha (purple clay) Classification: Original ore purple clay; Bottom Mark Introduction: Gu Jingzhou (1915-1996), originally named Jingzhou, later changed his name to Jingzhou. Also known as Manxi, Shouping, Wuling Yiren, Jingnan Shanqiao, and self-styled Husou and Laoping, was a Chinese Arts and Crafts Master, a renowned Yixing Zisha artist, and a member of the China Artists Association. Gu Jingzhou once created his own studio name, Ziyixuan. His achievements in teapot art were extremely high, his skills were exquisite, and he used a wide range of materials. He can be said to be one of the most accomplished modern ceramic artists, enjoying a reputation comparable to Shi Dabin of the Ming Dynasty, and is known as a "Grand Master" and "Titan of Teapot Art." Provenance:Private collection, Liverpool, The United Kingdom. We have an in-house shipping department to ensure your post-purchase processing is as easy as possible. We accept wire transfer and card payment for currencies including GBP USD EUR CHF CAD AUD etc. Bid with confidence, and may the thrill of the auction enhance your art journey. For inquiries, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Happy bidding!