Da Hong Li Mao: Masterpiece Yixing Zisha Teapot by Zhang Guowei & Wu Xiaomei

2025-07-12 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：201-350cc Views：31

$600.00A 250cc handmade Yixing Zisha teapot, crafted with Longshan clay by master Zhang Guowei and decorated by Wu Xiaomei. Collector’s treasure at RMB 4200.

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The Yixing purple clay teapot represents a treasure in Chinese traditional craftsmanship. Today's featured piece named "Daohong Bamboo Hat" belongs to collector-grade masterworks. With 250ml capacity, it's ideal for daily tea brewing. This teapot's most distinctive feature lies in its material - crafted from raw ore Longshan cinnabar clay. This natural mineral soil undergoes special processing, allowing the handmade Yixing teapot to develop increasing luster through prolonged use.

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The clay material holds exceptional value. Originating from Yixing, Jiangsu Province, Longshan cinnabar ore serves as crucial raw material for premium Chinese zisha teapots. When fired, this clay exhibits unique dark red hues with natural mineral granular textures. Purple clay teapot sets made from this material not only showcase rustic elegance but also preserve tea's original flavor while enhancing aromatic richness.

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Master artisan Zhang Guowei created this zisha teapot. As a national-level senior craft artist trained under renowned master Ji Yishun, Zhang brings over two decades of experience specializing in innovative traditional designs. The "Daohong Bamboo Hat" shape draws inspiration from ancient fishermen's rain hats, featuring streamlined contours and mathematically calculated spout/handle angles ensuring drip-free pouring.

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Decoration was completed by another provincial craft master Wu Xiaomei, renowned for carving and painting on Yixing teapot surfaces. Using traditional techniques, he etched hair-thin landscape patterns across this China purple clay teapot, with lid and body motifs aligning perfectly when rotated - demonstrating exquisite craftsmanship.

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This authentic handmade Yixing teapot involves over thirty manual processes from clay slab preparation to final detailing. Each zisha teapot master leaves unique tool marks inside the body, creating machine-irreplicable textures that enhance tea leaf expansion during brewing.

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As a collector's item, this Yixing zisha teapot offers practical excellence. Proper seasoning develops gradual patina. Post-brew cleaning maintains tea aroma absorption. The 250ml capacity suits both personal use and small gatherings.

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Its collectible value stems from rare dual-master collaboration and limited production using premium materials. For tea culture enthusiasts, this Chinese Yixing teapot serves both as functional ware and inheritable artwork.

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When selecting zisha teapot price-worthy pieces, verify authenticity through natural granular textures and metallic ringing sound. This certified "Daohong Bamboo Hat" comes with artist documentation and collection serial number, ensuring quality whether for daily use or display as spiritual props in tea appreciation.

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