## Spirit The noble and upright bamboo has long been a favored subject among literati across ten generations, who use it to express their aspirations and character. The "Bamboo Section Teapot" is a classic Yixing zisha (purple clay) teapot form with bamboo as its theme. The body of the pot takes the shape of two round bamboo segments, straight and robust. The spout, handle, and knob also draw inspiration from bamboo branches, flowing naturally with an elegant and upright bearing. Several bamboo leaves decorate the base of the spout and the lid surface, swaying gracefully in the wind, vivid and lifelike. Gu Jingzhou's "Bamboo Section Teapot" was primarily created in the early 1940s. The edges are handled with delicate refinement, and the form is simple and concise. Both the spout and handle emerge naturally, as if formed by heaven itself. --- **Harmony** **Five**