Masterpiece Ox Lid Golden Bell Yixing Teapot: Yang Hongwei's 600cc Artisan Craft
$685.71Handmade Yixing teapot using Di Cao Qing clay, 600cc capacity. Created by Yang Hongwei, National Senior Craft Artist. Artisan collectible priced at ¥4800.
The Yixing teapot is a traditional Chinese handicraft with a long history and unique cultural value. Today's featured piece, named "Ox Lid Golden Bell," was entirely handcrafted by national senior craft artist Yang Hongwei. As a disciple of Xu Men and member of the National Female Ceramic Artists Association, Yang employed full handmade techniques to create this work, demonstrating exceptional teapot-making skills.
This Chinese zisha teapot uses original mineral Di Cao Qing clay with 600ml capacity. Di Cao Qing, a precious purple clay material from Huanglong Mountain in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, undergoes natural weathering to develop rich mineral content. Teapots made from this clay gradually develop warm luster through use while maintaining excellent breathability to preserve tea's original aroma, making it ideal material for Yixing purple clay teapot creation.
The design blends traditional elements with modern aesthetics. The "Ox Lid Golden Bell" name reflects two key features: the lid adopts a rounded bull-nose design with cylindrical knob for easy handling, while the body mimics ancient bell shapes with slightly narrowed base creating dignified contours. This handmade Yixing teapot ensures practical functionality while achieving unique aesthetic appeal through carefully calculated spout and handle curvatures for smooth pouring and comfortable grip.
Crafting this purple clay teapot requires over twenty manual processes. From clay slab preparation to body forming and component installation, each step demands manual precision. Artisans must adjust techniques according to clay characteristics, such as controlling striking force during body shaping to maintain material vitality. The lid-body fit particularly tests skills, requiring seamless alignment without compromising movement - details showcasing deep understanding of zisha teapot craftsmanship.
Using this Chinese Yixing zisha teapot offers multiple benefits. Its unique dual-porosity structure absorbs tea aromas, eventually emitting fragrance even with plain water. The 600ml capacity suits group tea sessions, while the spacious belly allows full leaf expansion. Initial preparation involves boiling with tea broth to activate breathability. Daily maintenance requires avoiding chemicals, with prompt cleaning and natural drying.
When creating this Yixing teapot handmade piece, Yang Hongwei emphasized balancing practicality and artistry. The body surface undergoes "bright needle" treatment for refined texture. Though devoid of elaborate decorations, precise proportions and fluid contours reveal the zisha teapot's inherent rustic beauty. Each handmade detail preserves manual traces, embodying traditional craftsmanship's value.
For collectors, this handmade Yixing purple clay teapot holds multiple values. Beyond functional tea ware, it represents tangible traditional craftsmanship. The rare Di Cao Qing material combined with full handmade techniques grants collection potential. With prolonged use, the teapot develops unique patina, its surface glow deepening - a special record of mutual growth between user and object.
In modern life, the Yixing zisha teapot maintains unique charm, bridging past and present by integrating traditional skills into contemporary tea culture. Pieces like "Ox Lid Golden Bell" serve both as daily utensils and art objects. When hot water fills the pot and steam curls from its spout, people not only taste fine tea but also feel the warmth and vitality of handmade craftsmanship, becoming spiritual props in fast-paced modern existence.
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