Jointly presented by the Art Museum, Institute of Chinese Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Jointly organised by the Art Museum, Institute of Chinese Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware.

Combining the treasures of two museums, this exhibition demonstrates and explores the artistic achievements and development of Yixing zisha stoneware, as well as its cultural significance and social impact. The exhibits include 168 items from the Bei Shan Tang Foundation gift to the Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), and 50 items from the K.S. Lo Collection of the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, totalling 218 items. The exhibition presents two main themes. The first theme – "The Culture and Connoisseurship of the Yixing Teapot" – is divided into seven sections: The Story of the Gong Chun Teapot; Yixing Ware Dominates the Collecting Scene; Significance and Influence of Mansheng Teapots; Mengchen Teapots and Gongfu Tea; Elegant Works from the Late Qing Dynasty to Early Republican Era; The Modern Tradition; and Export Yixing Stoneware and its Influence. The second theme centres on the uses of Yixing pottery beyond tea culture, with a special focus on archaistic vessels, elegant objects and naturalistic sculptures for the scholar's studio. Selected exhibits are displayed below.  

	Panelled square teapot Attributed to Shi Dabin Early 20th century H:11 cm, L:13.5 cm The Bei Shan Tang Gift Art Museum, CUHK 1995.0213
	Shipiao teapot Qu Yingshao and Qiao Zhongxi Early 19th century H:7 cm, L:15.7 cm The Bei Shan Tang Gift Art Museum, CUHK 1983.0022
	Pear-shaped teapot with inscription of "Yuxiang zhai" From the Geldermalsen shipwreck C. 1750 The K.S. Lo Collection Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware C1986.0054
	Square teapot with appliqué floral design made in Holland Early 18th century The K.S. Lo Collection Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware C1981.0481
	Elephant water dropper Attributed to Xu Youquan Early 20th century H:11.4 cm, L:13 cm The Bei Shan Tang Gift Art Museum, CUHK 1995.0314
	Lotus petal scoop Chen Mingyuan Late 17th to early 18th century L:10 cm The Bei Shan Tang Gift Art Museum, CUHK 1995.0238

In conjunction with the exhibition, an exhibition booklet covering 26 exhibit highlights has been published. The Art Museum, CUHK, is also proud to present the catalogue The Bei Shan Tang Legacy: Yixing Zisha Stoneware, which features the Bei Shan Tang Collection of Yixing stoneware. This bilingual catalogue with illustrations and essays provides a comprehensive study of Yixing ware.

Details of the "The Art and Culture of Yixing Zisha Stoneware" are as follows: