Masterpiece Yixing Zisha Teapot: Exquisite Craftsmanship & Heritage Design

2025-08-30 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：46

$642.8650cc hexagonal Zisha teapot, crafted by master Shen Cuilian using original purple clay. Award-winning collectible with heritage craftsmanship and compact design.

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Today, we recommend a noteworthy new Yixing purple clay teapot - [Dabin Liufang]. This zisha teapot is handcrafted by national-level senior artisan Shen Cuilian. The teapot features a traditional hexagonal design with clean lines, each facet meticulously calculated to showcase unique geometric beauty. The 50cc compact design suits both daily use and mindful tea appreciation.

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Crafted from precious raw zini clay, this Chinese Yixing teapot uses material from Huanglong Mountain mining area in Yixing, Jiangsu. Aged naturally for over three years, the clay develops warm purplish-red tones after firing. The handmade Yixing zisha teapot's dual-porosity structure effectively maintains tea temperature while gradually absorbing tea aromas through prolonged use.

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Artisan Shen Cuilian brings over two decades of experience as a nationally certified senior craft artist and intangible cultural heritage inheritor. As China Ceramic Industry Association member, her purple clay teapot works have won awards at international exhibitions including Paris Art Exhibition and Tokyo Craft Fair. Her creations are collected by Beijing Palace Museum and Shanghai Museum.

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The Dabin Liufang showcases exceptional craftsmanship. Its six flat surfaces require precise assembly - a true test of skill. The spout and handle curves underwent repeated adjustments to achieve smooth "pouring like oil" effect. The lid fits so perfectly that it remains secure even when inverted with water.

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This Yixing zisha teapot serves both practical and collectible purposes. It bears inscriptions from Zhang Hai (China Calligraphers Association chairman) and cultural scholar Wen Huaisha, plus exclusive engravings by calligrapher Aisin Gioro Qixiang. Multiple cultural endorsements make this Chinese zisha teapot a tea-art-calligraphy fusion masterpiece.

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Using purple clay teapot enhances tea flavors. Its breathability particularly benefits fermented teas like pu'er and aged white tea. Season new teapot with tea soak before initial use. Gradually developed patina requires only water cleaning - avoid detergents.

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For foreign tea enthusiasts, this 280g portable Yixing teapot with 50cc capacity offers perfect introduction to Chinese craftsmanship. The wooden gift box includes bilingual instructions for maintenance. Ideal for personal use or as cultural gift, this zisha teapot price reflects its artistic and functional value.

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Creating a handmade Yixing teapot involves over sixty steps - from clay selection and processing to manual shaping, drying, and kiln firing - requiring two months minimum. Shen insists on full handmade process, ensuring each china purple clay teapot bears unique artisan traces as singular artwork.

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