Exquisite Square-Cornered Shípiao Teapot: A Masterpiece by Artisan Jiang Yaping

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$385.71Master-crafted Yixing teapot with square-cornered Shípiao design, 9-hole spout, engraved calligraphy, and pine artwork. Made from authentic Di Cao Qing clay by Jiang Yaping.

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This exquisite handmade Yixing zisha teapot, crafted by national senior craft artist Jiang Yaping, is named "Square Chamfered Stone Dipper". Made from original ore Di Cao Qing clay with 260ml capacity, it features nine parallel drainage holes ensuring smooth water flow. This purple clay teapot serves both as daily tea ware and collectible artwork.

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The zisha teapot's design ingeniously modifies the traditional stone dipper shape, blending square and circular elements. Its main body adopts square architecture with chamfered edges that transition into natural curves, combining angular clarity with soft contours. The Yixing teapot's silhouette creates dynamic light interplay from different angles.

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The square lid with rounded edges centers around an arched knob resembling Jiangnan watertown bridges. The spout maintains square external contours with internal circular channels, achieving both water pressure control and elegant arc formation during pouring. When tea pours from this Chinese zisha teapot, it demonstrates both efficiency and grace.

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Traditional carving adorns the surface: front-facing seal script inscriptions reading "The ultimate flavor lies in simple joys" with crisp strokes, paired with a vibrant pine tree motif on reverse. Each engraved line preserves the artisan's tactile warmth. The Yixing purple clay teapot's decorations echo its inherent simplicity.

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The precious Di Cao Qing clay matures into deep purplish-brown with lustrous satin sheen after firing. This china purple clay teapot develops richer patina through use, combining substantial appearance with lightweight practicality. Its 260ml capacity accommodates 2-3 tea drinkers comfortably.

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Master Jiang employed multiple traditional techniques in crafting this handmade zisha teapot. Precise clay formulation and shaping ensure harmonious proportions with seamless joints. The chamfered edges demand exceptional skill to balance angular definition with smooth transitions, demonstrating technical mastery through structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.

This handmade Yixing teapot enhances tea brewing through zisha clay's natural porosity that maintains optimal temperature and aroma. The specially designed spout delivers steady streams without dripping, while the wide mouth facilitates leaf placement and cleaning. Whether brewing green tea or pu'er, this purple clay teapot set optimizes flavor extraction.

For tea enthusiasts, this Chinese yixing teapot serves as both functional vessel and collectible work of art. It embodies centuries of craftsmanship, with every detail reflecting artisan wisdom. Feeling its textured surface and observing tea flow from its square spout offers not just brewing pleasure, but profound connection to traditional Chinese artistry. As spiritual props for tea culture devotees, this visually striking yet practical zisha teapot naturally commands attention on any tea tray.