Or Work **1935** Created green clay "Small Right Du Cai" (bottom inscribed "Treasured collection of Wei Zijing of Longxi") **1936** Gu Jingzhou was hired by Shanghai's "Lang's Art Model," specializing in antique pottery reproduction. He replicated works by famous masters such as Shi Dabin, Chen Mingyuan, and Du Daxiang. His skills advanced by leaps and bounds. Created "Han Yao Zhe" (commissioned by Chong Liaoding), "Papaya Teapot" (inscribed "Books exchanged with cypress leaves, immortal great gift, taste comparable to the clarity of the Jiangcheng magistrate") **1938** The Battle of Shanghai broke out, and Gu Jingzhou was forced to return to his hometown from Shanghai. **1939** February-March, Gu Jingzhou contracted smallpox. After recovery, his face was scarred. He devoted himself to reading and teapot making. He became friends with Yu Quanzhang and Lü Maozhang. **1942** Hired by Shanghai Standard Pottery Company, serving as model technician, engaged in mold reproduction work. Works used leisure seals "Mountain Woodcutter of Jingnan," "To gain one day of leisure is my fortune," "Each satisfies their own preferences and plays until old age" Adopted the art name "Manfeng," styled himself "Pottery Man of Wuling," and personally carved the seal "Manxing Pottery Art" Created "Heniu Lid Western Barrel Teapot" (gifted to Xu Zuchun), "Four-sided Angular Teapot" (inscribed "Jade teapot buys spring," "Marquis seal unrecognized"), "Bamboo Section Teapot" (commissioned by Lu Liansheng)