Chen Guangfu's Ming Dynasty Purple Clay Teapot

A Chinese purple clay granulated tea pot, three character marks…
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A Chinese purple clay granulated tea pot, three character marks Chen Guangfu under the base, Cheng Guangfu (1621-1644) is from Yixing, Jiangsu. Although he was partially blind,the teapot he made is excellent. He is one of the best purple granulated teapot makers of the Ming Dynasty Chong Zhen period in Jiangsu, height 4 cm, length 12.5 cm, width 8.2 cm

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  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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