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章泉海
Zhang Quanhai
Republican Era (Modern) Dynasty
Biography
Zhang Quanhai (章泉海) was a Yixing pottery artisan active during the Republican era of China. He specialized in creating teapots and other Yixing ware, working during a period of significant transition in Chinese ceramic arts. His work represents the continuation of traditional Yixing pottery techniques into the modern era.
As an artisan working in the early-to-mid 20th century, Zhang Quanhai would have witnessed major social and political changes in China while maintaining the centuries-old traditions of Yixing craftsmanship. His contributions helped preserve the artistic heritage of Yixing pottery during a tumultuous period in Chinese history.