Zisha teapots, crafted by Di Jiaojiao, embody elegance and cultural heritage.

2025-09-14 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：201-350cc Views：42

$385.71This Zisha teapot, priced at 2700 CNY, is truly an artistic masterpiece. Named "Pavilion Lion Button," it was meticulously crafted by Guojia-level national level

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Today I recommend an extraordinary Yixing zisha teapot - [Shoudai Lion Knob]. This purple clay teapot features clean, elegant lines radiating natural simplicity. Its smooth surface offers warm tactile comfort, with flowing contours that reveal enduring beauty through minimalistic design. Perfect for daily use or collection, this handmade Yixing teapot embodies understated sophistication.

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Crafted from rare "First Factory's Cultural Revolution-era clay" sourced from Yixing's original mines, this Chinese zisha teapot utilizes material excavated during the special period of last century. Decades of natural aging refined its texture, while repeated clay pounding eliminated air pockets for enhanced durability. The fired vessel displays unique maroon tones with time-honored luster.

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Created by nationally certified craft artist Di Jiaojiao with 20+ years experience, this Yixing purple clay teapot follows traditional manual techniques through 30+ processes. The precision-crafted spout ensures smooth pouring and clean water cutoff, while the ergonomic handle fits perfectly in palm. Each stage from clay slab formation to assembly demonstrates masterful handiwork.

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The teapot's crowning glory is its lid ornament - a majestic lion with fluttering ribbon collar. Exquisitely carved mane and expressive features bring this auspicious symbol to life. In Chinese culture, lions represent power and good fortune, while the homophonic "shi" (lion/imperial tutor) historically denoted official promotions. The flowing ribbon symbolizes continuous blessings, combining aesthetic appeal with functional design - the lion knob provides perfect grip when opening.

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This 280ml zisha teapot masterwork serves 2-3 people, offering multiple benefits: porous clay walls enhance tea aroma over time while preventing over-steeping; thermal properties keep hands warm in winter. Easy maintenance requires just water rinse and air drying.

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Included authentication documents (clay material certificate and signed collector's certificate) come in premium packaging, ideal for gifting or preservation. Certificates detail production date and material origins, ensuring authenticity. Such Cultural Revolution-era clay becomes increasingly rare, as does craftsmanship of this caliber.

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Care instructions: Avoid detergents, dedicate specific teapots for different tea types. Regular polishing with tea cloth enhances natural patina. The [Shoudai Lion Knob] makes striking centerpiece on tea tables, inviting conversations about its heritage. More than functional teaware, it's spiritual props carrying inheritable cultural value.

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