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School of Art
Aberystwyth University
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Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 1NG

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Display artist/maker:

Yixing

Yixing (pronounced ee-shing) is an area and city in eastern China noted for pottery from roof tiles to garden pots and especially famous for its teapots in a fine brown clay. These were first exported to Europe in the 17th century and by the 18th century were being imitated by Staffordshire potters. They are hand-built using paddles to make the form, and part-moulded to create unusual sculptural shapes.

During the Cultural Revolution in China (1966-76) the industry went into decline but it has since been revived. There is an extensive export market appealing to collectors, and the finest examples are used as diplomatic gifts. The dark-purplish brown clay can be fired to a high temperature (1200°C) and the pots are left unglazed to give a slight porosity which means the teapot builds up a rich flavour over time.

Objects in the collections associated with this artist/maker

[Teapot] C1322 Ceramics




 
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