## Tan Quanhai Born in 1938 in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, Tan Quanhai entered the Yixing Purple Clay Factory in April 1955 and studied pottery engraving under the old master craftsman Ren Huaiting. He later pursued advanced studies at the Pottery Training Class of the Central Academy of Arts and Crafts. He served as Vice Chairman of the Yixing Municipal People's Congress and was a representative to the Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth National People's Congresses. His engraving knife techniques are varied, with diverse methods of expression. He excels in calligraphy, flowers and birds, landscapes, and figures. During his long career in pottery engraving and decoration, he studied and drew inspiration from Mansheng's three-knife method and Zheng Banqiao's calligraphic style, forming his own unique style. Representative works include the extra-large purple clay hanging basin "Pine Eagle," "Herd of Horses," and the "Hundred Longevities Vase." The "Duan Clay Folded-Rim Ashtray" made by Gu Jingzhou and the "Banqiao Lifting Handle Pot" designed by Gu Jingzhou and made by Ge Taozhong were both decorated with knife and brush by Tan Quanhai. ## Chen Fengmei Chen Fengmei, female, was born in 1941 in Heqiao Town, Yixing, Jiangsu Province. In April 1958, she entered the Yixing Purple Clay Factory and was assigned to the sculpture workshop to study sculpture under Wen Jing and Xu Xiutang. In June 1959, she was transferred to the engraving workshop and studied pottery engraving under the old craftsman Ren Huaiting. She used the art names Yunmei and Yunmei, and was skilled in hollow engraving, particularly excelling at engraving bases. In September 1962, she was transferred to the forming workshop to learn clay body making, frequently receiving specific guidance from Gu Jingzhou and Xu Handang. Her products included the "Giant Bell," "New Lotus Tribute," and various types of flower pots. Later, she returned to the engraving workshop to engrave high-grade products until her retirement. In his later years, Gu Jingzhou became interested in painting and calligraphy on pottery, with much of the engraving executed by Chen Fengmei.