Xu Liuming’s Limited Golden Award Yixing Teapot: 30-Year Treasured Chicken Blood Red Clay

2025-10-20 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：0

$342.86Golden Award Yixing teapot, 100cc, Chicken Blood Red Clay. National artisan Xu Liuming’s masterpiece with exceptional craftsmanship and rarity.

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The Yixing teapot is a unique treasure in Chinese traditional handicrafts. This type of tea ware not only serves practical purposes but also carries profound cultural significance. The featured zisha teapot showcases the award-winning "Jingzhou Shipiao" shape, whose uniqueness deserves detailed exploration from material to craftsmanship.

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Crafted from the extremely rare "Chicken Blood Dahongpao" clay, this purple clay teapot utilizes top-tier material scarcely found today. The deep-red clay exhibits natural golden speckles, resembling gold dust scattered on coagulated blood. Notably, this clay has been aged naturally for thirty years, ensuring stabilized properties and a warm luster after firing.

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Creator Xu Liuming, a National-level Craft Artisan with three decades of experience, specializes in traditional designs. This handmade Yixing zisha teapot maintains the classic triangular body with balanced spout and handle. The tightly fitted lid prevents leakage during pouring, demonstrating masterful technique.

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Crafting this Chinese Yixing teapot involves significant challenges. The crisp geometric lines demand perfect symmetry, while hand-carved spout holes must ensure smooth water flow without compromising wall thickness. The handle's curvature requires precise moisture control in the clay. Such complexity results in a success rate typically under 20%.

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As a medium-sized Yixing teapot, it serves both daily use and collection. Over time, the pot absorbs tea aromas and develops a natural patina, enhancing flavor. Initial preparation requires carefully seasoning the teapot with tea broth to allow oil absorption.

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Authentic "Chicken Blood Dahongpao" zisha teapots are now exceptionally rare. This piece combines precious material with extraordinary craftsmanship, featuring flawless details, the artist's seal, and official certification. For enthusiasts, it represents an unparalleled opportunity.

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When purchasing a Chinese zisha teapot, authenticity checks are crucial. Genuine pots show subtle texture, produce metallic tones when tapped, and reveal handmade seams internally. Suspiciously low prices or overly smooth surfaces should raise concerns.

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