杨芯年

Yang Xinnian (杨芯年) was a Yixing pottery artisan active during the Qing Dynasty, specifically during the Qongzheng period (1723-1735). She is notable for being a female artisan in a traditionally male-dominated craft. Yang Xinnian specialized in creating teapots with refined craftsmanship and elegant forms.

Her work is characterized by precise construction and attention to detail. She is particularly known for her square teapots and other geometric forms that demonstrate technical mastery. Yang Xinnian's contributions helped establish the reputation of Yixing pottery during the early Qing period, and her work as a female artisan was significant in the history of Chinese ceramic arts.