Master Liu Ying’s Award-Winning 780cc Zisha Teapot: Rare Jiangpo Clay & Expert Carving

2025-09-14 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：over 601cc Views：55

$771.43Award-winning 780cc Yixing teapot by Liu Ying, using rare Jiangpo clay and expert engraving. Master-crafted collectible at 5400 CNY.

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The Yixing purple clay teapot stands as one of China's representative traditional handicrafts. Originating from Yixing City, Jiangsu Province, it boasts over six centuries of history. This tea ware combines practicality with high artistic value. Today we introduce a piece named "Hexagonal Cluster Sphere," showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and unique design philosophy.

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The most striking feature lies in its geometric form. The teapot body consists of six flat planes requiring precise angle and proportion control. The spherical lid creates intriguing contrast with the angular body, blending traditional charm with modern aesthetics. Crafted from rare Jiangpo clay sourced from Huanglong Mountain, this Yixing zisha teapot exhibits warm orange-red hues. High-temperature firing creates natural granular texture, with 780ml capacity ideal for group tea sessions. The ergonomic spout and handle ensure smooth pouring and comfortable grip.

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Master Liu Ying, National Senior Craft Artist with two decades of experience, created this purple clay teapot. Trained under renowned masters like He Daohong, her works balance tradition and innovation. Engravings by Chu Guofeng enhance its artistic value through delicate shallow relief landscapes.

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Producing such a zisha teapot involves over ten meticulous stages. From clay selection to body shaping with wooden paddles, each 0.5mm-precise component demands perfection. Firing temperature critically determines final color and texture. This handmade Yixing teapot has won multiple international gold and silver awards, praised for harmonizing heritage with contemporary design.

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For collectors, this Chinese zisha teapot offers multifold value: practical tea enhancement, pinnacle craftsmanship representation, and cultural continuity documentation. With use, its surface develops a lustrous patina unique to purple clay vessels. As Yixing teapot-making techniques seek UNESCO intangible heritage status, pieces like "Hexagonal Cluster Sphere" embody both personal mastery and industry excellence. When tea flows from this spiritual prop, it carries not just aroma but centuries of cultural legacy.

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