About Master Xu Yafeng

Xu Yafeng is a renowned Chinese ceramic artist and one of the original creators of the famous 7501 Mao Zedong Porcelain Project. As a pioneer in modern Chinese ceramic arts, she has been recognized as a National Master of Chinese Arts and Crafts and was entrusted with producing porcelain exclusively for national leaders during the 1970s.

Xu’s works span decades of innovation rooted in deep artistic heritage. Her most celebrated series, including the “Peach Blossom” and “Butterfly Orchid” vases, have been awarded multiple national honors and are part of prestigious collections such as the National Museum of China and the Jiangxi Provincial Art Museum.

Her artistic journey reflects a commitment to both technical mastery and aesthetic sensitivity. Xu’s pieces are known for their elegant color layering, rich compositions, and refined feminine brushwork. She draws continual inspiration from nature, bringing landscapes and flowers to life in porcelain with poetic depth.

As a successor to the legacy of Zhu Shan Bayou and the bearer of the 7501 tradition, Xu Yafeng not only carries forward a heritage of excellence but also infuses it with her own spirit of innovation. Her work is considered a benchmark in the world of collectible ceramics, treasured for its historical value and unique artistic voice.

Today, Xu continues to influence the global ceramic arts community, embodying the heart of Jingdezhen’s rich cultural legacy. Her life’s work stands as a luminous chapter in the story of Chinese porcelain.