“Guleng” Teapot
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), early 19th century
Medium
Yixing stoneware
Dimensions
7.3 × 14.4 × 9.7 cm (2 7/8 × 5 11/16 × 3 13/16 in.)
Classification
teapot
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
89829
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Two characters, “guleng” (觚稜), are inscribed on one side of this teapot, denoting the shape of the vessel styled after an ancient angular wine goblet. The opposite side features an engraved poem further elaborating on the unique shape of the teapot and its minimalistic aesthetic. This work was commissioned by Chen Mansheng and crafted by Yang Pengnian. The potter's name, Pengnian, is stamped beneath the handle, while Mansheng's mark is found on the bottom. The pair was known for their collaborat...