Award-Winning Yixing Zisha Teapot: Master Li Feng's Di Cao Qing Clay Artistry

2025-10-15 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：24

$985.71Handmade 50cc Yixing teapot in Di Cao Qing clay, engraved by award-winning artist Li Feng. Collector-grade craftsmanship, priced at ¥6900.

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The Yixing zisha teapot is a traditional Chinese handmade tea utensil with centuries of history. Crafted from special zisha clay, this material helps preserve tea flavors better. Today's featured purple clay teapot named "Ru Ding" has a 50ml capacity, ideal for personal daily use. Despite its compact size, its creation demands exquisite craftsmanship.

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This teapot uses "Yuan Kuang Di Cao Qing" material, one of the most precious zisha clay varieties. Originating from Huanglong Mountain mining area in Yixing, China, this warm reddish-brown clay shows tiny golden particles on its surface. The porous nature allows tea leaves to breathe naturally. With prolonged use, the handmade Yixing teapot gradually develops a jade-like patina.

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Craftsman Li Feng, a nationally certified assistant art engineer, created this piece. Trained under renowned zisha master Wu Ming, Li Feng mastered traditional techniques while developing his own style. He excels in colored clay carvings, transforming each Chinese zisha teapot into unique artwork.

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The "Ru Ding" captivates with its multi-colored clay carvings requiring multiple firings. This technique demands both carving expertise and precise temperature control. Li Feng's skills earned him two silver awards - "Chong Er Cup" and "Ning Lang Cup" ceramic carving competitions, authoritative recognitions in zisha craftsmanship.

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The teapot blends traditional and modern aesthetics: its rounded body echoes ancient bronzeware, while the spout and handle feature streamlined simplicity. The 50ml capacity suits modern tea-drinking habits, perfect for brewing green, black, or pu'er tea. The tight-fitting lid prevents leakage, demonstrating the Yixing purple clay teapot's functional beauty.

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For brewing, use 3-5g tea leaves. First warm the teapot with hot water, rinse tea quickly, then brew formally. As zisha teapots absorb tea aromas, dedicate it to one tea type. The natural tannin buildup forms a protective layer - never scrub it off.

As collectible, this China purple clay teapot holds multiple values: craftsmanship representing peak traditional skills, artistic merit through unique carvings, and cultural significance as a tea culture icon. For foreign tea enthusiasts, it serves both as brewing tool and cultural bridge.

Maintenance tips: Avoid detergents - rinse with water only; prevent direct sunlight; ensure complete dryness before storage. A good handmade zisha teapot becomes more lustrous with use, evolving like living jade. The "Ru Ding" functions as practical tool and inheritable artwork, worthy of mindful preservation.