Masterpiece Yixing Zisha Teapot Duo Zhi: Artistic Clay Craftsmanship by Bao Yuhua & Li Wei

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$235.7120cc Yixing Zisha teapot, master-crafted with Li Wei's bamboo artistry, optimized 9-hole drainage, and premium aged purple clay. A timeless tea companion.

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Today I recommend a collectible and functional Yixing zisha teapot - "Duo Zhi". This purple clay teapot is handcrafted by national-level craft artist Bao Yuhua, showcasing exquisite traditional Chinese craftsmanship. As an important carrier of Chinese tea culture, zisha teapots not only serve for brewing tea but also embody cultural symbols blending art and ingenuity.

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Made from precious raw ore of deep-well aged purple clay sourced from Huanglong Mountain in Yixing, this handmade Yixing teapot features naturally weathered material formed over decades. The dark purple clay surface reveals fine sandy particles, offering exceptional breathability that allows tea leaves to fully expand during brewing. Its compact 20cc capacity makes it ideal for solo tea sessions, conserving leaves while maintaining optimal tea temperature.

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The spout incorporates an innovative diamond-shaped 9-hole structure. Each opening is meticulously polished by hand, ensuring smooth pouring without clogging while effectively filtering tea residue. The seamless transition between spout and body prevents dripping, offering comfortable handling.

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This Chinese zisha teapot reinterprets the classic Duo Zhi shape with a fuller, rounder body and shortened neck for an endearing silhouette. The precision-fit lid remains secure even when inverted. The ergonomic handle curvature underwent multiple adjustments for comfortable three-finger grip during prolonged use.

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The standout feature is the body engraving by Li Wei, Jiangsu Ceramic Art Master and dean of Wuxi Institute of Arts and Technology. The front depicts "One Cannot Live Without Bamboo" in ink-wash style, capturing swaying bamboo leaves that reference Su Shi's poetry symbolizing resilience in Chinese culture. The reverse bears calligraphic inscription "Brewing tea in pine breeze, discussing poetry in bamboo rain" executed through traditional dual-blade carving technique - outlining with fine blades followed by deepening strokes and mineral pigment filling.

As a practical chinese yixing teapot, it retains interior hand-beaten textures that enhance tea leaf unfolding. Fired at 1300°C, the body produces metallic resonance indicating complete sintering that prevents flavor absorption.

Maintenance requires initial 24-hour tea soaking and regular cleaning with soft cloth. The purple clay teapot will gradually develop richer patina through use. Ideal for office use or gifting, this 40mm tall artwork combines functionality with aesthetic appeal.

Crafted through dozens of processes from clay selection to shaping, this Yixing zisha teapot preserves traditional techniques while innovating in form. Like fine wine, it improves with age - a worthy spiritual prop for tea enthusiasts to cherish.