Premium Yixing Purple Clay Teapot: Yuanyi Zisha Pot with Cultural Revolution Clay

2025-09-14 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：46

$257.14Handcrafted Yixing Zisha teapot with 200cc capacity, vintage Cultural Revolution clay, and refined round design. Develops natural luster through use, combining practicality with artistic detail.

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The Yixing teapot is one of the representative traditional handicrafts in China. Today's featured teapot, named "Round Harmony," perfectly demonstrates the essence of Zisha pottery craftsmanship. Its smooth circular design offers comfortable handling, while the 200cc capacity provides practical daily use without bulkiness.

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This purple clay teapot utilizes rare "Cultural Revolution clay" containing distinctive red sand particles. Though initially unremarkable, the material develops increasing warmth and luster through prolonged use. Tea infusion gradually forms a natural patina on the surface, making each Yixing zisha teapot truly unique.

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Crafted by Mei Jia, a rising star in Zisha pottery supervised by master Fan Weiqun from Fan Family Pottery Studio, this teapot blends traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. Its pure circular structure features harmonious curves from lid knob to spout and handle, resembling naturally formed pebbles rather than assembled components.

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The handmade Yixing teapot showcases meticulous details despite its minimalist appearance. Intricate carvings adorn the lid surface with precise depth control, maintaining both artistic value and functionality. The specially designed spout ensures smooth water flow while filtering tea leaves effectively.

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As daily tea ware, this 200cc Chinese zisha teapot serves 2-3 people comfortably. Its wide opening facilitates tea loading and cleaning, with non-slip base ensuring stability. Long-term use allows the teapot to absorb tea aromas, emitting subtle fragrance even without leaves.

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Maintenance requires initial sterilization through tea boiling and regular cleaning with soft cloth. Avoid chemical detergents to preserve the natural patina development process. The gradual surface transformation itself becomes a rewarding experience for collectors.

This Round Harmony Yixing teapot embodies traditional Chinese philosophy through its circular form symbolizing unity. Watching steam rise from its curved spout during brewing creates natural relaxation. Suitable for personal use or as cultural gifts, it serves both as functional ware and collectible art.

For beginners exploring purple clay teapots, this piece offers ideal accessibility with user-friendly maintenance and reasonable pricing. Through years of companionship, it evolves from practical object to spiritual props carrying personal memories, demonstrating why Zisha teapot masters' creations become cherished heirlooms across generations.