Zisha Teapots, handmade by Fan Xijun, feature elegant designs and premium materials.

2025-08-30 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：65

$642.86This Zisha teapot, priced at 4500 CNY, is a collaborative effort between two artisans and comes with dual certification. It is crafted by the descendant

Zisha Teapots: Baimu old purple clay | Fan Xijun 1

The Yixing teapot is a unique representative of traditional Chinese handicrafts. This particular "Jinwen Duoqiu" style purple clay teapot, collaboratively created by two national-level artisans, comes with dual official authentication certificates and belongs to collector-grade masterpieces. As inheritor of the Fan family's zisha legacy, creator Fan Xijun continues the century-old craftsmanship of Yixing teapot making.

Zisha Teapots: Baimu old purple clay | Fan Xijun 2

Born in 1969 in the famous pottery capital's Zisha Village, Mr. Fan Xijun grew up immersed in ceramic arts. In 1989, he co-founded the "Yiyuan Studio" with his wife. Under the guidance of Jiangsu Province master artisan Ling Xigou, he systematically mastered traditional teapot-making techniques. Through thirty years of practice while preserving traditional methods, he developed his distinctive creative style. His handmade Yixing teapot works embody traditional craftsmanship essence with modern aesthetic innovations, presenting elegant shapes with spiritual vitality and robust beauty.

Zisha Teapots: Baimu old purple clay | Fan Xijun 3

This Chinese zisha teapot uses precious "century-old purple clay" material. Long-aged clay exhibits fine texture and excellent breathability. The 40ml capacity design perfectly suits individual tea sessions. Specially treated surfaces preserve tea aroma while gradually developing natural patina through prolonged use.

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Surface carvings by Mr. Lu Hao, protégé of master Chen Honglin, employ traditional engraving techniques. The intricate patterns enhance grip and integrate Chinese calligraphic aesthetics through fluid, rhythmic lines.

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Entirely handmade using traditional methods, each Yixing zisha teapot undergoes twenty-plus processes requiring over 100 hours shaping alone. Artisans constantly adjust techniques based on clay characteristics, ensuring harmonious proportions between spout, handle, and body for optimal pouring.

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Artistic value manifests through multiple aspects: Geometric "jinwen" patterns from ancient aesthetics blend with full-bodied "duoqiu" form, creating unique visual harmony. The airtight lid prevents leakage, while ergonomic knob design ensures comfortable handling - all demonstrating masterful craftsmanship.

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As collectible art, this handmade Yixing teapot offers multi-layer value assurance. Dual certificates authenticate both creator and engraver. Award-winning works collected by museums confirm its artistic status.

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Proper maintenance requires initial tea-water rinsing and avoiding chemical cleaners. Regular drying preserves quality. With proper care, this century-clay teapot develops deeper luster over time.

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For collectors, this Chinese Yixing teapot represents rare excellence - carrying centuries of craftsmanship heritage while blending contemporary artistic visions. As a Yixing masterpiece, it perfectly unites traditional techniques with modern aesthetics, serving as an ideal embodiment of Chinese tea culture for both practical use and artistic collection.