On Yixing Teapots

On Yixing Teapots (with Yangxian being a Qin Dynasty name for Yixing ) is a treatise on Yixing clay teapots written by Ming Dynasty author Zhou Gaoqi (Chou Kao-chi; 周高起; d. 1644–45 ) in the Chongzhen era ca. 1640. In this book, Zhou provides a detailed account of the origin and history of Yixing teapots, followed by an account of the great masters and their disciples.

Contents

 * Yixing Teapot Series
 * Origin of Yixing Teapots
 * Orthodox school
 * Yixing Teapot Masters
 * Famous Yixing Teapot Experts
 * Elegant styles
 * Magical Items
 * Diverse Schools of Yixing Teapot makers