Zisha Teapot: Master-crafted dual-clay artistry blending tradition and modern aesthetics.

2025-06-23 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：201-350cc Views：11

$342.86As a treasure of traditional Chinese tea culture, the Zisha teapot maintains its pivotal position in tea ware collecting due to its unique material and

Zisha Teapots: 2 | 400 CNY | Xu Liuming | Duan-Da Hong Pao clay 1

Today, we introduce an extraordinary Yixing teapot named "Guo Se Tian Xiang." Crafted by national-level artisan Xu Liuming, this teapot demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship and design. For tea enthusiasts or collectors seeking functional artistry, this piece deserves special attention.

Zisha Teapots: 2 | 400 CNY | Xu Liuming | Duan-Da Hong Pao clay 2

The purple clay teapot combines two rare clays: original Duan clay and Da Hong Pao clay. Duan clay offers fine texture and natural pale yellow hues after firing, while Da Hong Pao clay displays distinctive crimson speckles. This material fusion enriches color gradation and enhances breathability. Precise clay ratios are critical - slight deviations compromise results, reflecting immense technical challenges.

Zisha Teapots: 2 | 400 CNY | Xu Liuming | Duan-Da Hong Pao clay 3

With 310ml capacity, this Chinese Yixing zisha teapot suits daily use and group tea sessions. Its rounded body features immaculate polishing and ergonomic curves. The carved peony decorations particularly captivate - three-dimensional half-bloom flowers exude subtle fragrance and vitality through meticulous sculpting.

Zisha Teapots: 2 | 400 CNY | Xu Liuming | Duan-Da Hong Pao clay 4

The lid design echoes this floral theme, featuring bud-shaped knob detailing. Remarkable lid-body alignment results from precise shrinkage calculations during firing. Using high-shrinkage Da Hong Pao clay (25% volume reduction) demands extraordinary technical mastery.

Zisha Teapots: 2 | 400 CNY | Xu Liuming | Duan-Da Hong Pao clay 5

This handmade Yixing teapot embodies traditional craftsmanship. From clay preparation to carving, each step requires Xu Liuming's four-decade expertise. The spout-handle junction showcases particular refinement, ensuring smooth pouring and clean water cutoff - key markers of functional excellence.

Zisha Teapots: 2 | 400 CNY | Xu Liuming | Duan-Da Hong Pao clay 6

Detailed observations reveal thoughtful touches: realistic petal textures, natural leaf curves, and intentional contrast between polished surfaces and raw clay textures. These elements balance sophistication with artisanal warmth.

When brewing tea, the Yixing zisha teapot's dual-porosity structure enhances aroma preservation. Mineral-rich clay gradually develops patina through use. Simple rinsing (no detergents) maintains and enhances its character over time.

Beyond functionality, this purple clay teapot set carries artistic significance. Xu's signature work embodies traditional aesthetics through peony symbolism (prosperity in Chinese culture), creating pastoral tranquility through floral motifs.

Proper maintenance ensures longevity: initial warm-water rinsing, dedicated tea type usage, and thorough drying after each session. With care, this Chinese zisha teapot becomes both practical tool and spiritual prop, gaining sentimental value through decades of companionship.