Koji Potter | Chen Shih-jen
Did You Know That … ?
- Chen Shih-jen is the grandson of the illustrious Chen Tian-chi (陳天乞), from whom he learned the cut-and-paste technique for making Koji pottery after dropping out of school at grade five.
- In classical Koji pottery, the figures have a head-to-body ratio of 1 to 5 (or 1 to 6). Great attention is paid to the posture, garment, and accessories to ensure liveliness.
- Chen became recognized as a national preserver of his craft at the age of 28. The handiwork of the Chen clan - Chen, his grandfather, father, and uncle - can be found in most temples in northern Taiwan.
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Related Pictures
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Chen (center) pictured with his grandfather, Chen Tian-chi (right).
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Demonstrating the cutting-and-pasting technique.
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Displaying the clippers used in the cutting-and-pasting technique.
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Demonstrating the art of making Koji pottery.
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A Koji pottery figurine waiting to be painted.
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Decorative pottery made by the Chen clan can be found at the Fujing Temple in Da'an District, Taipei.
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While Chen was responsible for the roof renovation of the Chen De-xing Hall in Datung District, Taipei.
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