Rare Golden Dragon Blood Clay Zisha Teapot: Fortune-Bringing Artistry & Ancient Craft

2025-09-07 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：51

$385.71Handmade Golden Dragon Blood Clay teapot, 200cc capacity. High-iron ceramic with thermal adaptability, matte-to-gloss transformation, and cultural fortune symbolism. Collector-grade craftsmanship.

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Teacher Yang Peng's family possesses abundant zisha clay resources and frequently produces high-quality raw materials. The work he brought this time, titled [Fully Handmade Tai Chi Drum 200cc Golden Dragon Blood], is a Yixing purple clay teapot crafted from special material. This teapot uses raw material called "Golden Dragon Blood Clay", which has an extraordinary story behind its zisha ore.

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In 2007 during the construction of Zisha Road in Dingshu Town, Jiangsu Province, workers witnessed a miraculous scene at Huanglong Mountain's third slope. Approximately 50 meters from the famous Big Water Pond mining site, workers excavated a vibrant blood-red zisha clay stratum. Sandwiched between two massive rocks, this ore layer measured only about 15cm at its thickest point, with total weight barely exceeding one ton. Veteran miners who participated in the excavation claimed they had never encountered such deep red zisha clay despite decades of work at Huanglong Mountain. Local legends suggest this was "dragon's blood vessel" - as southern regions traditionally associate blood with prosperity, using this chinese zisha teapot for brewing tea is believed to bring good fortune and wealth.

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Professional testing revealed Golden Dragon Blood Clay contains 2.46% iron oxide, the highest iron content ever recorded in zisha materials. This value significantly surpasses ordinary purple clay. The high iron content enables dramatic color transformations under different firing temperatures. When fired at 1180°C, the purple clay teapot displays vibrant Chinese red hues. Higher temperatures even produce metallic luster effects on the surface.

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Crafting these teapots presents unique challenges. The coarse particles and low viscosity of Golden Dragon Blood Clay make shaping difficult. Even when ground to ultra-fine 100-mesh specification (equivalent to flour fineness) and repeatedly kneaded, the material remains stubbornly uncooperative. Paradoxically, these characteristics endow successfully fired teapots with exceptional breathability, outperforming even traditional high-quality "Di Cao Qing" zisha clay in permeability tests.

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Newly fired zisha teapots appear unremarkable with matte surfaces. However, daily use and maintenance gradually develop a warm luster, akin to transforming ordinary pottery into beautiful jade through prolonged cultivation. Many enthusiasts report noticeably smoother and mellower tea brewed in these yixing teapot handmade pieces.

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Special maintenance considerations apply due to the high iron content. Users should avoid acidic substances, rinse with clean water after each use, and allow natural drying without polishing or applying oils. With repeated use, the teapot's color deepens while forming natural patina.

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This handmade yixing zisha teapot has become a sought-after collectible. Beyond the material's rarity, fully manual craftsmanship significantly enhances its value. Each piece requires skilled artisans' dedicated work over dozens of days. The "Tai Chi Drum" design combines traditional aesthetics with ergonomic comfort. The 200cc capacity suits both solo tea sessions and small gatherings.

For zisha teapot enthusiasts, this creation transcends functional tea ware, evolving into a long-term companion. Over time, unique emotional bonds form between user and teapot. Observing gradual color transformations during tea brewing becomes a meditative experience. These china purple clay teapots offer modern individuals a perfect fusion of traditional Chinese craftsmanship and natural materials.