Master-Crafted Yixing Zisha Teapot with Dual Certificates – Zhou Jianliang & Han Xiaohu Collaboration

2025-07-12 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：351-450cc Views：18

$642.86Premium Dragon's Blood Clay Zisha teapot, handcrafted by Zhou Jianliang, with intricate engravings by Han Xiaohu. Collector's edition with dual certification.

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This Yixing zisha teapot is named "Square Chamfered Angles", a collector-grade artwork. It features dual-certificate authentication verifying collaboration between a senior researcher and a master craftsman. With 450-milliliter capacity, this purple clay teapot suits daily tea brewing or sharing with friends. Its squared silhouette combines majestic presence with softened edges through special corner treatments, preserving traditional aesthetics while enhancing modern practicality.

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Crafted from premium Dragon Blood Clay sourced exclusively from Yixing, China - an exceptionally rare zisha mineral variety. This clay exhibits deep crimson tones resembling dried bloodstains. After high-temperature firing, the teapot surface develops a silky luster comparable to infant skin. The material's standout feature lies in its breathability, allowing tea leaves to aerate naturally for richer infusion.

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Artisan Zhou Jianliang, revered as "Master Zhou", dedicated over thirty years as a National Senior Craft Artist. He maintains traditional handmade techniques, shaping clay slabs into form using only hands and simple tools. Specializing in angular designs, this Square Chamfered Angles model required hundreds of precise adjustments to achieve its flawless linearity.

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Surface patterns were hand-carved by Han Xiaohu, a Full Senior Craft Artist (professor-equivalent). Using specialized engraving tools, he created intricate bamboo leaf motifs with visible vein details. These functional engravings enhance grip while offering 360-degree visual completeness. Each decorative placement underwent meticulous planning.

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Production involved sixteen meticulous processes. The chamfering alone demanded three days of polishing to harmonize corner curves without compromising structural integrity. Precision lid-fitting ensures leakproof performance even at 90-degree tilts. The spout, engineered through fluid dynamics calculations, delivers smooth pouring with drip-free cessation.

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The 450ml capacity serves practical needs - sufficient for 4-5 green tea servings or 8 petite pu'er cups. Weight-balanced design allows comfortable single-handed use when filled. Broad belly accommodates leaf expansion while narrow neck concentrates aroma. Finger-friendly cleaning prevents residue accumulation.

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As collectible artwork, this handmade Yixing teapot combines utility and artistry. Dragon Blood Clay develops patina with use, deepening in luster over time. Dual certificates authenticate material origin and creation process. Fewer than twenty artisans worldwide master such complex angular crafting techniques, resulting in extremely limited annual production.

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Ideal for true tea connoisseurs, this zisha teapot enhances brewing experiences while elevating tea room aesthetics. Maintenance proves simple - regular tea rinsing and thorough drying. With prolonged use, interior tea patina forms, releasing fragrance even when brewing empty.