Master Luo Renxian (罗仁贤)

Founder of Zhan Cheng Bao (盏城堡)

Luo Renxian, born in 1981, is a respected ceramic artist from Jianyang, Nanping. As a senior-level craft artist and high-level ceramic technician, he has been deeply engaged in the study and revival of Jian Zhan teaware since 2006. His works draw on centuries of tradition while reflecting contemporary innovation in both form and glaze.

Credentials & Recognition

• Senior Arts and Crafts Master (中级工艺美术师)
• Certified Senior Technician (一级高级技师)
• Member of the China Arts and Crafts Association
• Listed artist in the 2nd National Crafts & Fine Arts Exhibition
• National-level judge for China Light Industry vocational skill competitions
• Representative inheritor of Nanping’s Intangible Cultural Heritage – Chayang Kilnware Craftsmanship

Artistic Vision

Master Luo specializes in iron-rich glazes and traditional Song dynasty kiln techniques. His studio, Zhan Cheng Bao, produces handcrafted tea bowls that highlight natural glaze patterns and refined clay bodies. Every piece undergoes a meticulous 21-step process, including high-temperature firing at 1350°C and careful cooling over 12 hours.

Dedicated to preserving the essence of Jian ware while exploring new glaze effects, Luo Renxian’s work is beloved by collectors and tea lovers across China and beyond.

“True craftsmanship lies in the quiet devotion to detail… and the passing on of tradition through the fire of the kiln.”