Chapter 5
独妙
Unique Excellence
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English Translation

Gu Jingzhou's "Zhuni Three-Legged Shuiping Teapot" departs from the traditional upright and robust style of small zhuni teapots, incorporating a touch of graceful elegance. The body is spherical in form, with full and rounded shoulders and belly. The craftsmanship is meticulous in every detail, exuding an extraordinary presence. Unlike the straight spout of typical "shuiping teapots," this pot features a three-curved spout that extends naturally and gracefully. The three nail-shaped feet are rendered in an exaggerated outward-splaying form, embodying strength within softness—a piece that one cannot bear to put down.