Master Chu Lizhi | Benchmark of the Yixing Industry 👍 Masterpiece Awarded the China Ceramic Art Lifetime Achievement Award【Plum and Bamboo in Pure Harmony Teapot】Premium-Grade Raw Purple Clay · 340cc

Master Chu Lizhi | A benchmark in the Yixing teapot industry 👍 The Plum and Bamboo Twin Purity Teapot, a major work by a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in Chinese Ceramic Art, is a premium art piece ideal for both gifting and collecting!

——Premium original-mine purple clay · 340cc
——Jiangsu Province Master of Arts and Crafts · Made by Chu Lizhi

🏆 Grandmaster credentials: The orthodox lineage of Wu Yungen, one of the Seven Masters of Yixing Zisha
 
Chu Lizhi graduated from Nanjing University of the Arts in 1961 and studied under Mr. Wu Yungen, one of the Seven Masters of Yixing Zisha. He is a leading figure in the contemporary Yixing teapot world. As a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in Chinese Ceramic Art, a Jiangsu Province Master of Arts and Crafts, and a senior正-level arts and crafts professional (researcher level), he is not only one of the seven national ceramic expert judges, but also serves as a judge for senior professional titles in Jiangsu Province's arts and crafts field. His standing in the industry has earned him a reputation as a “living fossil” of Yixing Zisha.
 
- His works are permanently collected by authoritative institutions including the National Museum of China, the Ziguangge Pavilion at Zhongnanhai, and the Tianjin Art Museum
- He has traveled to South Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan many times to hold Yixing Zisha art exhibitions and academic seminars, helping bring Yixing Zisha culture to the world
- His papers “A Brief Discussion of the Artistic Style of Yixing Zisha Sculptures” and “On Tradition, Technique, and Innovation” have been included in national-level professional libraries and core journals
- In recent years, his works have repeatedly achieved outstanding results at major auction houses, with the auction price of a single teapot exceeding 500,000 yuan, making them recognized by collectors as a “hard currency”
 
✨ Core value: A major work for the ages, chosen for the highest tier
 
1. National artisan quality, peak certification
 
In the world of Yixing Zisha collecting, renowned masters command respect; for major works destined to be passed down, craftsmanship is the soul. Master Chu Lizhi uses premium original-mine clay as the foundation and crafts each teapot entirely by hand. From clay selection and form refinement to detail carving and the creation of artistic resonance, every step follows the exacting standards of the “Seven Masters of Yixing Zisha,” embodying more than 60 years of accumulated technical expertise and artistic cultivation.
 
2. Rare works, enduring value
 
Now advanced in age, the master produces very few works and adheres to the creative philosophy of “quality over quantity.” Each individual work takes several months or even longer to complete. In recent years, his works have repeatedly set new auction records, affirming the collecting wisdom that “ten ordinary pieces cannot compare with one masterpiece.” These are truly cultural assets that can be passed down through generations.
 
3. Ideal for both gifting and collecting, a symbol of status
 
Whether presented as a business gift to convey the highest respect or passed down through a family to continue a millennium-old cultural legacy, Chu Lizhi's works showcase the collector's top-tier taste and discerning eye, truly making them equally suitable for gifting and personal collection.
 
🔖 Collecting logic: Collect a grandmaster, secure ultimate value
 
True collecting means choosing the work of a grandmaster at the highest level. As the direct disciple of Wu Yungen, one of the Seven Masters of Yixing Zisha, Chu Lizhi's works carry the orthodox lineage of a century of Yixing Zisha while also demonstrating breakthroughs in contemporary artistic innovation. Under the core collecting principles of “valuing lineage and judging depth,” acquiring one of Chu Lizhi's major works means not only collecting contemporary Yixing Zisha at its highest level, but also preserving a cultural heritage for the family to pass down through generations.
 
🎁 Collection guarantee
 
✅ Authenticity certification: Includes an exclusive certificate of collection, with dual authenticity verification through video traceability and auction records to ensure that the piece is genuine and reliable
✅ Value appreciation assurance: Grandmaster-level credentials, rarity, and auction records give it strong long-term appreciation potential
 
A grandmaster-level work destined for the ages, awaiting discerning collectors who truly understand the art of collecting!