Teacher Zhou Guizhen has been making pots for many years, and the teapot market is widely spread. However, it is difficult to distinguish between true and false in the market now, and there are many genuine works. So how do we distinguish and identify teapots in Zhou Guizhen?
First of all, judging from the clay of the teapot, the clay of the teapot is particularly precious. Excellent purple clay should have the remarkable characteristics of "not bright in color and not greasy in quality". Therefore, the quality of purple clay should be investigated when purchasing Zhou Guizhen purple clay pots.
The modeling design of teapot is also extremely important, which is often the first step to catch people's attention.
Zhou Guizhen teapot is dignified and lively, with vivid charm. Every work is full of distinctive personality characteristics: elegant and gentle, obscure demeanor, or the overall style is ancient, elegant and gorgeous. It is as deep and majestic as the ancients, sitting and lying in a secluded place, with beautiful and elegant shapes, and a piece of purple sand crafts is displayed in front of everyone.
In terms of skill, the skill of Zhou Guizhen teapot has reached the almost perfect top level. Teacher Zhou Guizhen has a strong sense of rhythm only when he knocks on the clay board. The light, heavy, fast and slow beats are very rhythmic, just like a percussion, which surrounds his ears. In addition, Mr. Zhou Guizhen paid special attention to the practicality of the teapot when making it, and tried his best to improve it.
The signature of the teapot is also very important, which often reflects the value of the teapot. The picture below is a common model of teacher Zhou Guizhen.