## Beyond the Visual Beyond the pictorial imagery, the inscribed text on these works more effectively articulates the specific content of events and extends the artistic conception of the vessels. ### 1. Recording the Past The dual combination of practical function and aesthetic function makes Yixing teapots an excellent medium for recording the past. Among these are commemorations of events related to the maker, as well as inscriptions commissioned at the patron's request. Related works include "Hanjun Teapot" (1936), "Bamboo Section Teapot" (1942), "Imitation Drum Teapot" (*Seated with Fragrant Discourse*, 1946), "Gaojing Fence Teapot" (1980-1992), "Pengke Handled Teapot" (1983), and "Water Vessel" (inscribed "A ladle of water is abundant," 1992). | Work Title | Year of Creation | |-----------|------------------| | Hanjun Teapot | 1936 | | Bamboo Section Teapot | 1942 | | Imitation Drum Teapot (*Seated with Fragrant Discourse*) | 1946 | | Gaojing Fence Teapot | 1980 | | Pengke Handled Teapot | 1983 | | Water Vessel | 1992 | **Inscriptions:** > Respectfully presented to my uncle and aunt. Your nephew Chongnan respectfully offers this gift, autumn of the twenty-fifth year at Yangxian. > On the joyous occasion of Mr. ? and Miss Xia Zecai's wedding. Lu Liansheng respectfully presents this. > Seated with fragrant discourse; commemorating the Sixth National Provincial Bank Conference, Jiangsu Provincial Farmers Bank, respectfully congratulated by Jiangsu Provincial Bank. > On September 17, 1980, visited Yixing and presented this to my old friend Jingzhou as a memento. Recorded by Laoyao. > For the kind keeping of my elder brother Xiangming, made by younger brother Jingzhou in Shanghai, spring month of the Dinghai year. > A small work by Taohu Waishi and Jiang Hua. Summer day of the Renshen year.