Masterpiece Yixing Zisha Teapot: Artisan Craftsmanship & Timeless Design

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$514.29Artisan-crafted Yixing teapot using pure purple clay, 220cc capacity, designed by Xu Yuanming's protégé. A fusion of heritage craftsmanship and functional elegance.

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The Yixing teapot stands as one of the most representative traditional Chinese handicrafts in tea ware. Originating from the Yixing region of Jiangsu Province, it boasts a history spanning centuries. These handmade Yixing zisha teapots combine practical functionality with high artistic value, each embodying the artisan's wisdom and dedication.

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This particular purple clay teapot, named "Yuhualong" (meaning "Fish Transforming into Dragon"), was created by contemporary master Wu Yawei. As a national-level senior craft artist apprenticed to Jiangsu Provincial Master Craftsman Xu Yuanming, Wu carries forward the legacy of the "Gu-Xu School" and inherits techniques from grandmaster Gu Jingzhou. This Chinese Yixing teapot perfectly blends traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

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Crafted from premium zini clay exclusive to Yixing's Huanglong Mountain mines, this 220ml teapot demonstrates ideal proportions for group tea sessions. The clay, aged for enhanced plasticity, develops warm purple-red hues after firing at 1160°C. Its capacity maintains optimal tea temperature without frequent refilling.

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The "Fish Transforming into Dragon" motif draws from Chinese mythology, featuring a carved carp body and dragon-head lid. This symbolizes perseverance leading to success, vividly expressed through three-dimensional carving techniques that infuse static form with dynamic storytelling.

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Production involves over ten meticulous stages: clay selection, purification through pounding, entirely hand-shaped construction using specialized tools, precision carving maintaining uniform wall thickness, and final high-temperature firing. The Yixing purple clay teapot's dual porous structure enhances tea aroma preservation while developing patina through prolonged use.

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Practical innovations include an ergonomic handle, drip-free spout, and perfectly fitted lid. For tea enthusiasts, this Chinese zisha teapot serves both as functional ware and collectible art. Proper maintenance involves avoiding grease and regular cleaning, with the "pot nurturing" process gradually revealing unique luster.

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Wu Yawei's creation exemplifies traditional innovation through modernized classic contours and enhanced dimensional carvings. As Gu Jingzhou's artistic descendant, Wu maintains complete handmade processes from raw clay to finished product, ensuring each Yixing teapot's uniqueness through subtle individual variations.

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This fish-dragon teapot showcases Yixing ware's four virtues: superior material, exquisite craftsmanship, elegant form, and practical excellence. When steaming tea aroma mingles with the clay's earthy essence, it vividly manifests Chinese tea culture.

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For international admirers of traditional crafts, this purple clay teapot set serves as a cultural window. Through tactile appreciation of carvings and tea rituals, one directly experiences Chinese artisans' wisdom. As both utilitarian object and artistic masterpiece, it embodies the Eastern philosophy of "vessels conveying truth."