Exquisite Yixing Zisha Teapot: Nanwa Design with Rare Agarwood Clay by Yang Peng

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$342.86Yang Peng's 150cc Nanwa Zisha teapot uses scarce Agarwood Clay, blending Duanpo/Duanni ores. Vintage 90s material, collector's rarity with oil-like luster.

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The design inspiration for this Yixing zisha teapot comes from a ripe pumpkin, with its rounded body featuring natural ridges that mimic the vegetable's texture. The lid is crowned with an artfully crafted miniature pumpkin stem, harmonizing perfectly with the overall form. Its 150-milliliter capacity makes it ideal for daily tea brewing, preventing tea waste while maintaining optimal infusion concentration.

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This purple clay teapot employs rare chenxiang clay from Yixing's unique composite veins, naturally formed by blended Jiangpo and Duan clays. Precise mining of these temperature-sensitive strata makes this material exceptionally scarce. Master Yang Peng collected limited raw ore in the early 1990s, aging it three decades before use, with current reserves nearly depleted.

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The chinese zisha teapot surface exhibits deep amber luster from inherent metallic minerals. Fired at 1180°C, iron and quartz components react to create agarwood-like patterns. The silky texture reveals sparkling silver quartz granules characteristic of Duan clay under close observation.

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Master Yang utilized traditional slab-building techniques, skillfully shaping moist clay slabs through rhythmic tapping to achieve uniform wall thickness. The handmade yixing teapot's spout and handle junctions were manually refined for perfect water flow control, with lid fit achieving whisper-quiet precision through dozens of adjustments.

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This yixing teapot carries cultural significance - the pumpkin shape symbolizes harvest and fortune in Chinese tradition, while the full-bodied form represents completeness. The widened base ensures stable placement on surfaces, with ergonomic handle curvature enabling secure, comfortable grip.

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Given material scarcity and complex craftsmanship, only 2-3 similar purple clay teapot pieces emerge annually from Master Yang's studio, each bearing unique collector numbers. The chenxiang clay's dual-pore structure gradually absorbs tea aromas during use, while the surface darkens naturally through patination.

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Proper maintenance requires post-use rinsing with warm water, avoiding chemical cleaners. Gently wipe with soft cloth and air-dry in ventilation. Avoid direct sunlight or artificial drying. Correct care enhances the handmade zisha teapot's luster, transforming it into heritage-quality teaware.

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For tea enthusiasts, this chinese yixing teapot represents exceptional collectible value, embodying traditional craftsmanship and profound material understanding. Whether used for solitary tea sessions or displayed as art, it delivers both visual elegance and functional excellence.

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