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许夭权

Xu Yaoquan

Modern Dynasty

Biography

Xu Yaoquan (许夭权) was a Yixing pottery artisan whose work is documented in historical records of Chinese ceramic arts. Based on the limited available information, he was active during a period when Yixing teapot production was flourishing, contributing to the rich tradition of purple clay (zisha) pottery that the region is famous for.

While specific details about his life, training, and major works are not provided in the available source material, his inclusion in documented records of Yixing artisans suggests he was recognized among his contemporaries for his craftsmanship. Like many Yixing potters, he would have worked within the established traditions of the craft while potentially developing his own distinctive approach to form and decoration.