Wu Quan Xiang

The Carina and Lennart Bogg Collection. Carina and Lennart Bogg moved to China in 1983, where Lennart worked for UNICEF and Carina at the Norwegian Embassy’s preschool. Their time there coincided with China’s reopening after the Cultural Revolution – a period marked by strong artistic development and increased international exchange. Through close contact with artists and visits to exhibitions and galleries, the Swedish couple’s art collection gradually took shape. It was presented in Sweden at Liljevalchs konsthall in the exhibition “Masters from China” in the summer of 1989. Since then, the collection has continued to grow, reflecting the couple’s interest in China’s rich cultural life and diverse artistic expressions.
Bogg collection.
Purchased at Poly auction "Contemporary Chinese Works of Art" December 2010.

Compare to p. 86, "Minghu Jijin Collection of famous teapots" Zhingwen Chubanshe, Taipei, 1993.

Wu Quan Xiang is a senior Chinese Zisha teapot master apprenticed to renowned masters Lu Yaochen and Gu Jingzhou. His works are distinguished by bold yet balanced forms, precise proportions, and a harmonious blend of aesthetics and functionality.
Wu began his career at the Zisha Art Factory at age 18, where his diligence and technical skill earned him a decade-long apprenticeship under Gu Jingzhou. From his mentors, he developed a rigorous approach to craftsmanship, emphasizing strong fundamentals, structural integrity, and constant self-critique. He later studied ceramic art and design at the Central Academy of Arts & Design in Beijing to further refine his artistic vision.
Deeply rooted in tradition yet open to innovation, Wu believes every teapot must reflect both practical usability and refined design, with careful attention to clay selection and form. His Shuanglong Tiliang Hu was presented as a state gift to former Japanese Prime Minister Tanaka Kakuei, and his masterpiece Qianxi Longfeng Tiliang is housed in Zhongnanhai’s Ziguang Pavilion.