Masterpiece Yixing Clay Teapot: Shan Shui De Zhong by National Craft Artist Yuan Lianyun

2025-10-15 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：106

$192.86Artisan-crafted Yixing teapot using Da Hong Pao clay. Timeless design, expert craftsmanship, and certified authenticity. Ideal for tea enthusiasts.

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The Yixing zisha teapot stands as one of China's traditional handicraft representatives. This particular purple clay teapot, named "Landscape Virtue Bell," is handcrafted by national-level craft artist Yuan Lianyun. As the first nationally-certified masterpiece launched online, each handmade Yixing teapot comes with video authentication services, ensuring consumers can trace the production process and verify authenticity.

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Crafted from special Da Hong Pao clay treated with reduction firing techniques, this Chinese zisha teapot exhibits warm reddish-brown tones with naturally formed metallic luster spots. The clay's distinctive characteristic lies in its evolving coloration - the more frequently used for brewing tea, the more lustrous the Yixing teapot becomes. Designed with 200-milliliter capacity, it's ideal for 2-3 tea drinkers.

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The Virtue Bell shape represents a classic zisha teapot style. Resembling an inverted ancient bell, its straight body lines transition smoothly from base to shoulder. The slightly domed lid adds classical elegance, while the cylindrical spout creates perfect water streams without dripping. The ergonomic ear-shaped handle ensures comfortable grip during prolonged use.

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Surface carvings depicting mountain landscapes are hand-engraved using special tools, revealing meticulous details of rock textures and tree branches. Master Yuan, with over two decades of experience, enhanced traditional proportions by elevating the neck section. The lid's precisely ground contact surface achieves perfect alignment without wobbling when rotated.

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This Yixing purple clay teapot excels in tea brewing due to its porous Da Hong Pao material that maintains optimal temperature while releasing tea aromas. Recommended for pu'erh or black tea, it gradually develops internal tea fragrance layers - even plain water acquires subtle tea scent after prolonged use.

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Maintenance requires rinsing with water (no detergents) and air-drying away from sunlight. Store on ventilated tea trays, using desiccant packets during prolonged storage. Each Chinese yixing teapot bears the artist's engraved signature and comes with wooden box packaging containing certificates detailing clay origin, production date, and craft characteristics.

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When selecting zisha teapot prices vary by clay types. This Da Hong Pao clay (high-density zhuni category) suits aromatic teas. Initial preparation involves two-day water immersion and multiple tea rinses to eliminate earthy odors.

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As modern life accelerates, Yixing teapot craftsmanship faces preservation challenges. Artisans like Yuan Lianyun blend traditional techniques with contemporary designs. This Landscape Virtue Bell exemplifies such innovation - maintaining classical aesthetics while optimizing functionality, serving both as practical teaware and cultural ambassador for global tea enthusiasts.

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