Handcrafted Yixing Zisha Clay Teapot: Collector’s Edition by Master Artisan Yong Shuying

2025-09-07 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：351-450cc Views：50

$728.57Master-crafted Yixing Zisha teapot using original purple clay, 420cc capacity, hand-shaped by award-winning artist Yong Shuying. Limited collector’s item.

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The Yixing zisha teapot stands as a quintessential representative of Chinese traditional handicrafts. This particular zisha teapot features a distinctive name "Qin Quan," derived from ancient Chinese measurement tools. Its design replicates the shape of a counterweight, with a rounded body and clean-lined spout and handle that ensure both aesthetic appeal and ergonomic functionality during tea pouring.

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Crafted from precious raw zini clay sourced from Huanglong Mountain in Yixing, this handmade Yixing teapot showcases traditional material processing. The decade-aged clay develops refined texture through natural weathering, producing a deep purple luster that mellows with use. The porous nature of this purple clay teapot enhances tea brewing by maintaining optimal temperature and releasing tea aromas effectively.

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With 420ml capacity, this medium-large Chinese zisha teapot serves 4-5 people comfortably. Its balanced weight allows single-handed use, while the wide spout design facilitates whole-leaf tea insertion and residue cleaning. Master artisan Yong Shuying, a Jiangsu-certified ceramic artist with thirty years' experience, shaped this teapot through dozens of manual processes, evident in the meticulous finger-smoothed details.

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Researcher-level engraving expert Han Xiaohu adorned the teapot with auspicious patterns during the semi-dry clay stage. His precise carvings maintain wall integrity while creating three-dimensional designs. This fully handmade Yixing teapot required nearly two months' creation, undergoing repeated drying and adjustments to achieve perfect lid-body alignment and instant liquid control when covering the air hole.

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As a collectible piece, this Yixing purple clay teapot combines decade-aged materials, authoritative craftsmanship, and ergonomic excellence. Proper maintenance involves initial tea-water boiling to remove earthy odors, regular tea-bath nurturing for natural patina development, and thorough drying after use. Blending traditional form with contemporary aesthetics, this functional artwork serves both daily tea ceremonies and spiritual props for Chinese tea culture enthusiasts, appreciating in value while developing personal character through prolonged use.

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