Master Qiu Shuang's Award-Winning Three-Legged Chi Dragon Zisha Teapot – Rare Purple Clay Artistry

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This 280cc Zisha teapot, made with rare purple clay, showcases Master Qiu Shuang's award-winning craftsmanship and mythical Chi Dragon design, reflecting Jiangsu's ceramic heritage.

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The Yixing teapot is one of the representative traditional handicrafts in China, serving not only as a tea brewing tool but also as a cultural symbol integrating practicality and artistic value. Among numerous zisha teapot works, the "Three-legged Chilong" teapot created by Qiu Shuang, a master of traditional craftsmanship in Jiangsu Province, demonstrates exceptional technical proficiency and cultural depth. Its unique design, rare materials, and exquisite craftsmanship make it a treasured item among collectors.

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Qiu Shuang holds the professional title of Senior Industrial Art Designer and was certified at Jiangsu's first Traditional Skills Competition for Local Talents in 2018. As a disciple of Fan Zefeng, a Jiangsu Provincial Arts and Crafts Master, they have jointly promoted the inheritance and innovation of purple clay teapot art. Over the years, Qiu has drawn inspiration from tradition while incorporating modern aesthetic elements, creating multiple award-winning works. His Chinese Yixing zisha teapot creations have gained attention both domestically and internationally.

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The handmade Yixing teapot features an imaginative design with a smooth spherical body supported by three delicate feet, combining stability with dynamic beauty. The tightly fitting lid ensures heat retention during tea brewing. The most striking element is the intricately carved Chilong pattern - a mythical creature symbolizing power and auspiciousness. The dragon's flowing lines and detailed scales showcase exceptional carving skills, perfectly blending functionality with decorative art.

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This zisha teapot price reflects its exceptional material - rare purple clay from Yixing. After years of natural weathering, this unique clay becomes exceptionally workable. When fired, it develops a deep reddish-purple hue with a warm luster. The 280cc capacity purple clay teapot set allows optimal tea brewing for 3-4 people, combining practical functionality with the clay's natural breathability that enhances tea aroma.

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Following traditional techniques while incorporating innovation, Qiu Shuang requires weeks of manual labor to complete each Chinese Yixing teapot. From clay preparation to body shaping and decorative carving, each process is executed by hand. The Chilong relief combines embossing and openwork techniques, achieving three-dimensionality without compromising structural integrity. The precisely angled spout and handle ensure drip-free pouring, demonstrating meticulous attention to practical details.

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The creation of this Yixing zisha teapot master piece embodies decades of accumulated skill. Under Fan Zefeng's guidance emphasizing innovative thinking, Qiu mastered clay processing, design, and firing techniques. By introducing modern geometric elements to traditional forms like the "Three-legged Chilong", he demonstrates how traditional craftsmanship can harmoniously coexist with contemporary aesthetics, earning numerous industry awards.

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For collectors, this handmade zisha teapot holds multiple values: the increasingly scarce purple clay promises material appreciation, the provincial master's certification ensures artistic recognition, and the developing patina through use creates emotional bonds. Whether used for tea ceremonies or displayed as art, it adds cultural significance to any space.

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Increasingly appreciated internationally, the China purple clay teapot transcends ordinary tea ware to embody Chinese tea philosophy and artisan wisdom. Through works like the "Three-legged Chilong", viewers can trace hand-shaping marks, feel natural clay textures, and sense centuries-old craftsmanship. Artists like Qiu Shuang are revitalizing traditional techniques, transforming zisha teapots into bridges connecting global cultures through spiritual props of shared artistic appreciation.

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