Masterpiece Dragon’s Blood Clay Teapot: Artisan Zhang Guowei’s Fully Handcrafted Collectible

2025-10-20 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：1

$514.29A 300cc dragon’s blood clay teapot, fully handcrafted by master Zhang Guowei. Collector’s piece with rapid seasoning and artistic heritage.

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The Yixing teapot is a unique representative of traditional Chinese handicrafts. It serves not only as a tea brewing tool but also carries profound cultural significance. The featured Yixing zisha teapot is a collector-grade masterpiece named "Liufang Duo Qiu". Its design integrates geometric shapes with traditional aesthetics, showcasing distinctive artistic value.

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This purple clay teapot utilizes exceptional raw material - premium dragon's blood clay from original mineral sources. This rare zisha clay variety displays deep burgundy hues. After high-temperature firing, the teapot surface develops a warm luster. Remarkably, after three tea brewing sessions, the vessel reveals noticeable oily textures. This evolving characteristic enhances the teapot's charm through prolonged use.

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Crafted by Mr. Zhang Guowei, a national-level senior craft artist apprenticed to master Ji Yishun, this handmade Yixing teapot embodies two decades of expertise. The "Liufang Duo Qiu" demonstrates perfect integration of traditional techniques and modern aesthetics. Entirely hand-built from clay slab beating to assembly, each step demands exceptional precision. The hexagonal body requires perfectly straight lines and exact angles, testing the artisan's utmost skill.

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With 200ml capacity, this practical medium-sized teapot features an engineered spout ensuring drip-free pouring. The ergonomic handle provides comfortable grip, while the tightly fitting lid maintains stability during serving. The spherical knob combines aesthetic appeal with functional convenience, reflecting meticulous attention to usability.

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As a collector's item, the "Liufang Duo Qiu" exhibits exquisite decorative treatment. Multiple polishing cycles create silk-like surface luster. Seamless hexagonal panel transitions showcase technical mastery, complemented by the artisan's seal engraving on the base. The design preserves traditional rounded fullness while incorporating modern angular elements.

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This Yixing zisha teapot significantly enhances tea quality. The dragon's blood clay's dual-porosity structure regulates water temperature and preserves tea aroma. When brewing pu'er or black tea, it produces exceptionally mellow infusions. Long-term use develops natural tea patina that further improves flavor profile.

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Collectors value this zisha teapot for multiple attributes: scarcity of depleted dragon's blood clay, low success rate in handmade hexagonal crafting, and artistic fusion of tradition with contemporary design. Such premium teapots consistently appreciate in market value over time.

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Proper maintenance involves immediate residue removal with plain water after use. Avoid chemical detergents to preserve natural surface coating. Store in dry ventilation and periodically wipe with tea cloth. Appropriate care maintains optimal condition while accelerating beneficial oxidation.

Whether for daily use or collection, this Yixing teapot offers unique experiences. It conveys artisanal warmth through tea rituals and artistic beauty through visual appreciation. For zisha culture initiates, selecting such functionally artistic pieces provides ideal introduction to this traditional craft. The "Liufang Duo Qiu" serves both as practical tea ware and cultural heritage artifact.