{"product_id":"zisha-teapot-by-level-1a-grandmasters-ji-yi-shun-signature-masterpiece","title":"Zisha teapot by Level 1A Grandmasters, JI Yi-Shun 季益顺 Signature masterpiece 金玉砂 【紫玉金砂】卡金丝镶嵌工艺","description":"\u003cp\u003eCALL US NOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4_ePhMyPiGI?si=FX46GRk3RvSq8nRZ\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eMaster Ji Yi-Shun – The Innovator Bridging Tradition and Modern Zisha Art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eBorn in 1960 in Yixing, \u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eJi Yi-Shun\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most influential figures in contemporary Zisha art — celebrated as one of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"454\"\u003e“Four Young Dragons”\u003c\/strong\u003e of the teapot world, alongside Jiang Jian-Xiang, Chen Guo-Liang, and Shi Xiao-Ma. His mastery bridges the classic lineage of traditional craftsmanship with bold modern innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eJi began his artistic journey in 1978 at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eYixing Zisha Factory\u003c\/strong\u003e, apprenticing under the renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eGao Li-Jun\u003c\/strong\u003e (Research-Level Senior Master). By the 1990s, his works had already earned international recognition for their technical precision, vitality, and poetic charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eHe is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eNational Master of Arts and Crafts (2018, 7th batch)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eNational Ceramic Art Master (2010, 2nd batch)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and holds the title of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eSenior Research-Level Arts and Crafts Artist (Level 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the highest professional rank in China’s craft hierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eLeadership and Honors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eMaster Ji currently serves as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Director of the Zisha Art Committee, China Arts and Crafts Society\u003cbr\u003e* Vice Chairman of the Ceramic Art Committee, China Ceramic Industry Association\u003cbr\u003e* Vice President of the Jiangsu Arts and Crafts Association\u003cbr\u003e* Deputy Chairman of Jiangsu Folk Artists Association\u003cbr\u003e* Representative of the Jiangsu Provincial People’s Congress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eArtistic Achievements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eOver his 40-year career, Master Ji has created hundreds of original works that blend \u003cstrong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eartistic elegance with functional design\u003c\/strong\u003e. His early creations like \u003cem data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e“Flower Fragrance and Bamboo Charm”\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e“Field Scenery”\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrated deep respect for tradition. Later, his masterpieces — \u003cem data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003e“Auspicious Series,” “China Pot,” “Golden Spring of Jinling,” “Sunward Heart,” “Hundred Treasures Pot,”\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003e“Jade Gold Sand”\u003c\/em\u003e — combined intricate metal inlay and multi-colored clay embedding techniques, elevating Zisha teapots to a new level of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003eluxury and cultural symbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003eHis style is marked by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003ebalance between floral and minimalist forms\u003c\/strong\u003e, merging sculpture, painting, and relief into a three-dimensional poetic language. Each pot reflects both refinement and innovation — embodying what collectors call \u003cem data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2439\"\u003e“The Ji Yi-Shun School”\u003c\/em\u003e: art that is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003egraceful in form, spiritual in essence, and timeless in use\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003eMajor Awards \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003e- “Fitness Tea Set” – 1st Prize, National Ceramic Design Competition (1986)\u003cbr\u003e- “Vigorous Mouse Pot” – 1st Prize, Jingdezhen Ceramic Exhibition (1996)\u003cbr\u003e- “Flower Fragrance and Bamboo Charm Pot” – Gold Award, 1st National Masters Exhibition (2000)\u003cbr\u003e- “Longevity Bamboo Pot” \u0026amp;amp; “Blessings Pot” – Gold Awards, 3rd \u0026amp;amp; 4th National Masters Expositions\u003cbr\u003e- “Purple Air from the East” – Gold Award, 37th National Arts Expo; later collected by Ziguang Pavilion, Zhongnanhai (2006)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3065\"\u003eArtistic Vision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3068\"\u003eMaster Ji’s creative philosophy integrates the spirit of Chinese aesthetics — \u003cem data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3207\"\u003e“to infuse utility with grace, and simplicity with spirit.”\u003c\/em\u003e Through his art, Zisha transcends function to become cultural storytelling. His works are treasured not just for their beauty, but for how they \u003cstrong data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3416\"\u003ecapture the warmth, harmony, and refined joy of Chinese life\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OVP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41078055632954,"sku":null,"price":63700.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/files\/JYS-C1237.png?v=1761927309","url":"https:\/\/ovp.mom\/products\/zisha-teapot-by-level-1a-grandmasters-ji-yi-shun-signature-masterpiece","provider":"OVP Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}