Rank: Contemporary Zisha Elite (Gao Xufeng’s Disciple)

Clay: Zhu Ni

Capacity: 180cc

Features of the pot: This pot is entirely handmade with red clay. The cut-off lid is made with a perfect transition between the lid and the pot body without any corners or extra lines. The production process is superb. The body of the pot is oblate and round, with an ancient and warm feel. Its details are exquisite and its shape is extraordinary. The pot is easy to handle, and the inner push hole is designed to produce refreshing and powerful water. High breathability and good soaking effect. Paired with high-quality mud, it shows the natural feeling of raw minerals. Natural and full, simple but not monotonous, it is like expressing a noble personality.

[Gao Xufeng's disciple, an outstanding young pottery hand with traditional lightware] Wang Xishi, born in 1989, is a descendant of Wang Yinchun, the seventh master of purple sand, and a national-level assistant arts and crafts artist. Born in a Zisha family in Zisha Village, he has been influenced by Zisha art since he was a child. Under the careful guidance and teaching of his parents, he has mastered the production method of Zisha pots. Nowadays, with the help of Mr. Gao Xufeng, a famous pot-making master of the young and middle-aged generation, his techniques have become more mature and he has gradually gained the reputation of his master.

Teacher Wang Xishi is good at seeking inspiration for creation from life. During the process of learning art, he studied hard and studied hard. He has certain standards for the understanding and aesthetics of pot making. The requirements for the works are extremely high, and the annual output is only 4 to 6 pots. The price of a pot in the domestic market starts from 10,000 yuan, which certifies the market's appreciation of the teacher's pot-making ability and artistic charm. An outstanding young potter whose strength is recognized and worthy of long-term attention.

In the continuous efforts and progress, we are always pursuing new purple sand realms and goals, which seems to declare that you and I in the world are not undergoing the baptism of time.

Auction records:

Beijing Hanhai 2018 Spring Auction [Purple Ou Condensing Fragrance—Purple Sand Art]; Work " Clear Drink " (made from Wangxi stone, carved by Zhang Chongqing)