Masterpiece Yixing Zisha Teapot: Six-Column Square Design with Four Gentlemen Engraving by Zhang Weijun, National Artist

2025-09-05 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：40

$385.71Handmade Yixing clay teapot (180cc) with six-column square design, Four Gentlemen engravings, and premium Crab Yellow Duan clay by certified national artist Zhang Weijun. Collector's choice.

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This Yixing zisha teapot named "Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum" is handcrafted by Zhang Weijun, a national-level senior craft artist. Made from premium Xiehuang Duan clay with 180ml capacity, it serves both daily use and collection purposes. The special warm beige clay displays golden speckled textures resembling crab roe, becoming more lustrous through high-temperature firing and prolonged use.

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The cubic silhouette features six precisely measured planes converging at shoulder curves, combining stability with dynamic appeal. The angular spout creates perfect water arcs when pouring. The square lid ingeniously incorporates a round knob, blending traditional aesthetics with functional excellence through tight-fitting craftsmanship.

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Four noble plants - plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum - are meticulously carved across six surfaces. Plum blossoms show vigorous branches with dimensional petals, orchid leaves flutter in imagined breezes, bamboo joints reveal vertical strength through varied engraving depths, while chrysanthemums display layered petals with visible stamens. These "Four Gentlemen" motifs embody spiritual props through bold carving techniques.

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The base bears Zhang Weijun's stamp, reflecting three decades of craftsmanship blending Ming Dynasty simplicity with modern ergonomics. The seven-hole filter ensures optimal tea flow and residue control. When brewing, the dual porous structure enhances aroma retention while developing jade-like patina over time. Each water pour produces crisp metallic resonance characteristic of quality zisha clay.

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Symbolizing traditional "Six Harmonies" philosophy through its hexahedral form, this 180ml teapot serves practical use while carrying literati aspirations. As tea culture vessel, it fosters emotional connections through daily rituals, evolving into heirloom that beautifully preserves Chinese tea heritage.

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