Handcrafted Yixing Zisha Teapot: 60s Hei Dun Tou Clay & Collector's Artistry

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$342.86Handmade Yixing teapot using 1960s Hei Dun Tou clay by master Yang Junbao. 260cc capacity, blending heritage craftsmanship with timeless design.

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This Yixing zisha teapot is named "Golden-Sprinkled Autumn Moon over Calm Lake," originating from Jiangsu Yixing, China's renowned zisha teapot production hub. Chinese purple clay teapots represent distinctive handmade pottery crafted from local zisha clay. The most exceptional feature of this teapot lies in its use of the same clay material employed by master Gu Jingzhou, one of the 20th century's most celebrated Yixing zisha teapot artists whose works are now treasured collectibles.

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Crafted by Yang Junbao, a nationally certified master of arts and crafts, this handmade Yixing teapot embodies decades of expertise. Apprenticed to Gu Jingzhou in his youth, Yang has over forty years of experience in zisha teapot creation. Every aspect of this teapot, from design to final shaping, bears Yang's personal touch, with his seal engraved at the base confirming its authenticity.

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The clay used, called "1960s Hei Dun Tou," constitutes rare material from Huanglong Mountain's special mineral strata in Yixing. This iron-rich chocolate-brown clay develops unique metallic luster after firing. Since the original ore deposits were exhausted after 1960s extraction, purple clay teapot masterpieces using this material hold exceptional collector's value.

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Inspired by West Lake's autumn scenery, the teapot's body mimics calm waters with fluid spout and handle contours. Its most striking feature is the sprinkled gold decoration - artisans used pure gold powder to depict moonlight reflections on water. Under illumination, these golden specks twinkle like starlight, while the moon-shaped knob perfectly complements the "Autumn Moon" theme.

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With 260ml capacity ideal for serving tea to three to four people, this Yixing zisha teapot combines substantial appearance with lightweight practicality. Its specially designed spout creates elegant water streams without dripping. Crafted from premium zisha clay, it maintains optimal brewing temperature while enhancing tea aroma. With prolonged use, the surface develops increasing luster, as if nurturing living texture.

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For tea enthusiasts and art collectors, this Chinese Yixing teapot offers dual value as both functional utensil and heritage artwork. Incorporating rare materials and master craftsmanship, such zisha teapot prices appreciate annually. As global tea culture enthusiasts increasingly collect Yixing teapot handmade creations, this "Golden-Sprinkled Autumn Moon" exemplifies traditional Chinese artistry while blending natural aesthetics with tea ritual, serving as spiritual props that connect users to cultural legacy through daily practice.

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