Masterpiece Dual-Tone Pumpkin Teapot: Artisan-Crafted Yixing Clay Treasure

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$205.71Newly launched 260cc pumpkin-shaped teapot, handcrafted with premium clays, featuring botanical details and expert engineering for optimal tea brewing. Limited availability.

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Today we introduce a brand-new Yixing teapot creation! Named "Pumpkin," this purple clay teapot is handcrafted by Chinese National Craft and Art Master Bao Yuhua, blending traditional techniques with modern aesthetics for both practical use and artistic value. As an iconic representative of Chinese tea culture, this zisha teapot draws inspiration from natural pumpkins, showcasing extraordinary creativity.

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The teapot's sculptural design perfectly replicates a ripe pumpkin's form, featuring natural curves and textured surfaces that mimic freshly harvested produce. The lid resembles a pumpkin stem, complete with a curved vine knob showing delicate fuzz details. The spout creatively imitates pumpkin leaves through wave-shaped folds, appearing like naturally curled foliage.

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Most impressive is the handle shaped as a pumpkin vine. This handmade Yixing zisha teapot features lifelike bark textures and natural growth nodules on the stem. Where handle meets body, a curling pumpkin leaf extends with visible veins and sun-touched yellowish edges, resembling mature foliage under sunlight.

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Crafted with two premium clays, the main body uses original ore huangjinduan clay that fires to warm golden-yellow - identical to ripe pumpkin hues. The spout and handle employ deep brown qing shui clay, creating natural contrast like vine-to-fruit coloration. This dual-clay combination demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship in zisha teapot making.

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Practical features shine through its 260ml capacity - ideal for small gatherings. The diamond-shaped nine-hole filtration system ensures smooth pouring and better tea separation than standard single-hole designs. Users will appreciate the precise water cutoff without dripping, reflecting meticulous ergonomic consideration.

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As a National Master's signature work, this Chinese Yixing teapot reveals thoughtful details: perfectly calibrated lid resistance when rotating, inner wall textures aiding tea expansion (hallmarks of handmade teapots), and the artist's authentication seal on the base ensuring collectible value.

Maintaining this purple clay teapot offers unique joys. The golden body develops patina over time while brown sections deepen to chestnut tones, mirroring natural pumpkin ripening. The porous clay gradually absorbs tea aromas - eventually releasing fragrance even when brewing plain water.

For international friends exploring Chinese culture, this yixing zisha teapot serves as both functional tool and aesthetic gateway. The pumpkin symbolizes harvest while vines represent vitality, elevating daily objects to art. Whether used for tea or displayed as decoration, it adds elegant charm to any space.

Note that each handmade zisha teapot remains unique. Subtle variations in clay transformation, vine curvature, and firing effects embody traditional craftsmanship's charm. For those seeking practical yet collectible teaware, this vivid pumpkin-shaped masterpiece deserves serious consideration.