Premium Antique Yixing Clay Teapot with Micro-Carved Heart Sutra – Master Artisan Crafted

2025-10-15 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：92

$128.57Master-crafted 180cc Yixing teapot with micro-engraved Heart Sutra, using premium vermilion clay and 9-hole filtration by National Artisan Sun Jianfang.

Antique Yixing Teapot: Handcrafted Micro-Engraved Heart Sutra Design 1

This Yixing purple clay teapot is named "Antique Imitation," referencing classical designs of ancient teapots. Its surface features the entire Heart Sutra engraved through micro-carving techniques, with details so fine they require magnification for clear viewing. Crafted from rare premium wrinkled vermilion clay, this special material develops natural textured folds resembling elderly skin after high-temperature firing.

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With 180 milliliters capacity, this zisha teapot perfectly serves 2-3 tea drinkers. Its calculated spout design creates elegant water streams during pouring, while nine drainage holes ensure efficient tea filtration without clogging. The inward-pushing lid produces crisp clicking sounds when closed, ensuring excellent airtightness.

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Artisan Sun Jianfang, a nationally certified industrial art master with over 30 years in Yixing's zisha community, crafted this teapot. Specializing in challenging vermilion clay, Sun preserves traditional craftsmanship while adapting to modern usage. The creation process involves 118 meticulous steps from clay preparation to final firing.

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The purple clay teapot's highlight remains its Heart Sutra engraving. Artists first sketch with pencil before executing character-by-character carving using custom tools. Each sesame-sized Chinese character maintains stroke clarity, followed by repeated polishing with fine sandpaper to preserve dimensionality while ensuring smooth tactile comfort.

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This Yixing teapot's unique clay originates from Huanglong Mountain's iron-rich deposits, developing deeper crimson hues through prolonged use. The material's excellent breathability particularly enhances Pu'er tea and black tea brewing, optimally releasing tea aromas.

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New teapot maintenance requires initial boiling with tea broth (pot opening ritual). Clean with plain water after use, avoiding detergents. Tea stains gradually form natural patina resembling jade luster over time. Store in ventilated areas avoiding sunlight.

This handmade Yixing teapot combines functionality with artistic merit. Sutra engravings add cultural depth to tea rituals, while manual craftsmanship radiates warmth unattainable by machines. For foreign enthusiasts of Chinese tea culture, it serves both as practical vessel and display of Oriental aesthetics.

Authenticity verification includes Sun's engraved signature and seal on the base, plus hidden anti-counterfeiting marks inside the lid. The accompanying wooden box contains detailed collector's certificates documenting clay origins and production dates, ensuring preserved value.