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Gu Jingzhou (1915-1996), originally named Jingzhou, later changed his name to Jingzhou, with names such as Manxi, Shouping, Wuling Yiren, Jingnan Shanqiao, and Husou. He was from Chuanbu, Yixing, and once created his own hall name as Ziyixuan. The young man learned from his grandmother, Shao Shi, and at the age of twenty, he was already among the masters of purple sand. For decades, I have enjoyed the exquisite works of purple clay from various dynasties, delved deeply into the related craft knowledge of purple clay ceramics, and delved into academic fields such as calligraphy, painting, epigraphy, seal carving, archaeology, etc. I have imitated ancient pottery. Every time I encounter famous works from various dynasties, I repeatedly ponder and study them carefully, and the works I produce are unparalleled compared to the traditional ones. Gu Jingzhou devoted his entire life to the research and creation of purple sand, dedicating his entire life to it and leaving behind rich cultural heritage for future generations. In the past, purple clay artists were often referred to as "craftsmen". Firstly, purple clay was mostly used as a commodity for daily use, but its collection scope was very narrow. Secondly, purple clay artists usually only focused on the techniques of sand art, but ignored the craftsmanship outside the teapot. This is why the sand teapots collaborated by Chen Mansheng Eng, Yang Pengnian, and others were called "Mansheng teapots" by the world, while the authors of the sand teapots themselves, Yang Pengnian, and others, fell behind. The stone gourd teapot was originally in the traditional shape of purple sand. Gu Jingzhou combines the achievements of various schools of thought, creating his own unique style. The teapot is suitable for calligraphy and painting, breaking away from the delicate, cumbersome, and flashy atmosphere since the early Qing Dynasty. He deliberately pursues the smooth and smooth extension of the line shape, repeatedly balancing the proportion of coordination and beauty, revealing a simple and generous demeanor. The stone gourd teapot made by Gu Jingzhou, in a sense, has integrated modern aesthetic thinking into the teapot. The proportion of his "stone gourd" body, lid, and handle is exactly right, with more making it bulky and less making it feel lost. Moreover, the craftsmanship is exquisite and the techniques are sophisticated, making him a model for a generation of "stone gourd". The body of the pot is full, sturdy, and dignified, while the spout and handle are graceful, powerful, and dynamic, with a classic and unique design. Combined with the elegant landscape color and smooth cursive creativity, it is irresistible to read. This is a precious sand teapot that is designed to be round in wisdom, square in action, balanced in strength and softness, and can be used for storage. Many later generations made Jingzhou stone ladles, but none of them were as elegant as Gu Jingzhou.