The foot and body feature a simple and elegant square form. The craftsmanship is particularly evident in the treatment of the knob and lid surface, where the joints appear distinct yet subtle, seemingly defined yet not, with implicit and graceful transitions. Two slight modifications were made: first, a small ventilation hole was added to the upper hollow section of the inner curve of the handle. This was necessary because the connection between the handle and body cylinder is relatively large, and this innovative technique was adopted to release the stress generated on the clay body during the firing process. This reflects Gu Jingzhou's meticulous attention to craftsmanship quality. Second, the original nine holes at the base of the spout were changed to nineteen holes to increase the smoothness of water flow. The "Large Stone Gourd Teapot" created in 1955 was commissioned by Yang Gufang. It was decorated by the renowned ceramic engraver Ren Huaiting and carved by Xu Xiutang—three masters collaborating on a single piece, making it an extremely rare and superior masterwork. One side of the pot body depicts and engraves "Su Wu Tending Sheep," with clear patterns and elegant charm. The other side is inscribed with Lu Xun's verse: "Fierce-browed, I coolly defy a thousand pointing fingers; head-bowed, like a willing ox I serve the children." Gu Jingzhou's "Large Stone Gourd Teapot" is steady and dignified, combining softness with strength, revealing structure within roundness, and displaying power within fluidity. It is filled with the bearing of a modest gentleman, demonstrating Gu Jingzhou's confidence in form and his masterful command of technique—effortless and natural, yet never losing his humble and modest spirit. ## Stone Gourd Teapot (Cut-Lid Style) The cut-lid is one form of teapot lid. It gets its name because the lid's curve connects with the body cylinder in a continuous, integrated manner, appearing as if a section has been cut from the body cylinder itself. Gu Jingzhou's "Cut-Lid Stone Gourd Teapot" is more balanced and elegant than historical works. The cut-lid and body cylinder form an integrated triangular shape. The flattened body cylinder has substance within emptiness, full yet not ostentatious. The bridge knob and lid surface, the spout, handle and body cylinder, as well as the transitions between the body cylinder and base surface, all employ curved transitions, expressing a unique sense of strength and spirit. The "Cut-Lid Stone Gourd Teapot" exudes throughout a vigorous and upright character, emanating the author's distinctive personality traits of non-conformity and independent bearing.