Masterpiece Yixing Zisha Teapot: Handcrafted by Jiangsu Ceramic Art Master Wu Xiaomei

2025-10-15 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：14

$1714.29Wu Xiaomei's 60cc Yixing Zisha teapot, made with yellow-duan clay, combines artistry and tradition. A collector's treasure priced at ¥12,000.

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This highly recommended Yixing purple clay teapot, named "Square Bamboo Cauldron", has a 60cc capacity perfect for solo tea sessions. Crafted from original huangduan clay, its warm-toned body with natural granular texture excellently preserves tea aroma. The zisha teapot's unique porosity enhances tea flavor complexity through prolonged use.

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Master artisan Wu Xiaomei, honored as "Jiangsu Provincial Ceramic Art Master" and "Chinese Traditional Craft Art Master", brings four decades of expertise to this handmade Yixing teapot. His distinctive status as China's Olympic Artist, having designed commemorative works for 2022 Olympians, demonstrates his ability to blend modern elements with traditional craftsmanship.

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The Square Bamboo Cauldron showcases meticulous design - a squared body with rounded edges mimicking bamboo joints, detailed bamboo leaf carvings on lid and spout, and an ergonomic curved bamboo branch handle. Three antique-style tripod feet at the base echo ancient bronze vessels, achieving timeless elegance.

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Beyond crafting purple clay teapots, Wu serves as inaugural director of Yixing Ceramic Museum (China's premier ceramic institution), military culture lecturer at Army Command College, and honorary president of Jiangyin Confucius Institute. His works transcend functionality, becoming spiritual props for cultural heritage.

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This Chinese zisha teapot exhibits flawless craftsmanship - airtight lid sealing, seven-filter-hole spout ensuring steady pour flow. Ideal for fragrant oolongs like Phoenix Dancong or Tieguanyin, its compact size allows quick infusion without over-steeping. The bottom bears Wu's seal and visible hand-beaten clay textures.

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As a dual-provincial masterpiece (ceramic art & craft mastery), this Yixing teapot possesses notable collectible value. The huangduan clay gradually transforms from pale yellow to amber through use, developing the cherished "pot nurturing" luster.

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Wu's Olympic-themed purple clay teapot series innovatively incorporates athlete postures - gymnastic curves in handles, ski-jump inspired knobs. These creations elevate teaware into contemporary art documenting era spirit.

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For international collectors, this handmade zisha teapot offers multiple advantages: space-efficient size, timeless design, master-guaranteed quality. Easy maintenance requires only hot water rinsing and air drying - never use detergents that could absorb chemical odors.

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Authentic Chinese Yixing teapots produce metallic "clang" when tapped. Fired at 1180°C, this vessel rings clear with distinctive grit texture under fingertips - key identifiers of natural zisha clay.

Whether for personal use or as gifts, this Square Bamboo Cauldron embodies four decades of mastery. Its evolving warmth and patina with each brew vividly convey the enduring charm of Chinese artisanal heritage.