Handcrafted Dragon Blood Clay Yixing Teapot: Phoenix Design & Symbolism

2025-10-20 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：67

$471.43Rare Dragon Blood Clay teapot, 60cc, phoenix-inspired design, handmade by Wu Xingqi. Symbolizes prosperity and peace. Exclusive edition.

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Today we introduce an exclusive online premiere of a Yixing zisha teapot - [Feng Ming]. Handcrafted by national-level senior craft artist Wu Xingqi, this purple clay teapot embodies traditional craftsmanship from design to execution. Its emergence not only brings new brilliance to tea ware collections but also conveys auspicious spiritual props inherent in Chinese culture.

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The most striking feature lies in its phoenix-inspired design. The spout resembles a raised phoenix head while the handle mimics spread tail feathers. When viewed from different angles, the teapot's curves suggest a phoenix spreading wings. This minimalist approach retains traditional functionality while achieving artistic vitality.

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Crafted from rare Longxue clay from Yixing's Huanglong Mountain, this 60cc teapot exhibits interwoven purple-red hues after high-temperature firing. The clay's warm texture becomes more lustrous with use, developing natural patina over time.

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Master Wu invested exceptional effort in hand-shaping each component. The seamless lid-spout connection ensures smooth pouring, while hand-beaten clay textures on the compact body showcase irreplicable artisan warmth.

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Symbolizing renewal in Chinese culture, the upward-flowing lines embody aspirations for flourishing life. This artistic transformation of "universal peace and harmony" into tangible form radiates positive energy during tea rituals.

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For tea enthusiasts, this Yixing teapot serves multiple purposes: enhancing tea flavors as functional ware, decorating spaces as art, and transmitting Eastern aesthetics as cultural heritage. Its limited edition status using rare materials ensures growing collectible value.

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Proper maintenance involves initial warm rinsing, prompt residue cleaning after use, and avoiding chemical detergents. Air-dry with open lid post-use, store ventilated when unused. Appropriate care deepens the purple clay teapot's luster and personal patina.

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The [Feng Ming] teapot represents contemporary innovation in zisha craftsmanship. Whether as daily utensil or collectible, it manifests traditional artistry in motion. For international friends exploring Chinese tea culture, this masterpiece serves as an exquisite key to Eastern aesthetic realms.