Exquisite Yixing Zisha Teapot Qun Hua Ti Liang by Wang Fang: Rare Old Green Clay Craftsmanship

2025-07-20 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：over 601cc Views：22

$857.14Handcrafted by Wang Fang using rare old green clay, this 850cc Zisha teapot showcases ancestral artistry and collectible elegance. A tribute to Yixing's ceramic legacy.

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The Yixing purple clay teapot is a treasure among traditional Chinese handicrafts. It serves not only as a tea brewing tool but also as an artistic embodiment of profound cultural heritage. This particular zisha teapot, crafted by master artisan Wang Fang from a renowned pottery-making family, showcases perfect integration of traditional craftsmanship and modern aesthetics.

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Named "Pleated Skirt Arch Handle", this handmade Yixing teapot features a body resembling ancient women's pleated skirts. Its gracefully curved handle combines beauty with functionality, blending classical charm and contemporary design. Intricate floral patterns adorn the surface, each groove meticulously carved with specialized tools.

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Crafted from rare aged green clay, this Chinese zisha teapot displays a unique matte texture resembling fresh spring leaves after firing. The clay's exceptional breathability better preserves tea aromas. The dwindling supply of this material makes such purple clay teapots increasingly precious.

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With an 850ml capacity, this large Yixing purple clay teapot serves multiple guests effortlessly. Its specially designed spout ensures smooth pouring without dripping, while the precision-fitted lid remains stable even when full. These details demonstrate the artisan's consummate skills.

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Born in 1968 in Shangyuan Village, Jiangsu's pottery heartland, Wang Fang inherited her craft from father Wang Sanda. After high school, she trained intensively in clay selection, kneading, and shaping for over a decade before mastering modern design techniques through professional training.

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The artisan's grandfather Wang Yinchun, among the "Seven Great Masters of Zisha" post-1949 China, revolutionized traditional teapot-making methods. His innovations balanced heritage preservation with modern functionality, with works now displayed in museums.

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Growing up surrounded by clay artists including uncle Wang Shigeng and aunt Gao Lijun, Wang Fang absorbed family wisdom while developing her own style. Her "Pleated Skirt Arch Handle" exemplifies this fusion, combining architectural lines with traditional floral motifs and engraved poetry.

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Creating each handmade Yixing teapot involves twenty-plus meticulous steps - from clay purification through symmetrical shaping to precise temperature-controlled firing. Wang Fang's high success rate stems from three decades of experience.

Now using the artistic name "Shu Cheng" (Comfortable Heritage), Wang Fang's works grace professional publications and collectors' cabinets. Users praise her zisha teapots for enhancing tea fragrance and developing luminous patinas over time.

The "Pleated Skirt Arch Handle" represents both traditional essence and modern aesthetics. For enthusiasts, this Yixing purple clay teapot serves equally as functional ware and collectible art, embodying the artisan's dedication and cultural legacy with every brew.