Exquisite Yixing Zisha Teapot: Handcrafted Artistry & Timeless Elegance for Tea Connoisseurs

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$235.71Artisan-crafted Yixing teapot with tiger skin clay, triple legs, and engraved motifs. 240cc capacity, 14-hole filter. Collectible tea brewing masterpiece.

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Today I recommend a Yixing teapot worth savoring. Named "Three-Legged Ruyi", this handmade zisha teapot was crafted by national craft artist Bao Yuhua using original Tiger Skin Gold Clay material through high-temperature annealing process. With 240ml capacity ideal for daily tea brewing, it features an internal diamond-shaped 14-hole water outlet structure ensuring smooth pouring without clogging.

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The purple clay teapot showcases a compressed spherical body with gentle curves, offering comfortable grip and ample space for tea leaves to unfold. The lid's bridge knob shaped like ruyi (wish-granting scepter) visually echoes the theme while ensuring easy operation. Three delicate feet form the most distinctive feature - symmetrical clay supports enhancing stability while visually interpreting the "three-legged" naming concept.

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Front decoration reveals finely carved miniature text from classical Chinese poem "Everlasting Longing", with precise calligraphic strokes maintaining cultural essence without overwhelming aesthetics. The reverse side displays intricate landscape carvings: layered distant mountains, exquisite pavilions, and flowing water patterns that maintain clarity through prolonged use, achieving dual literary and artistic value.

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The Tiger Skin Gold Clay material naturally develops interwoven mineral patterns resembling tiger fur after firing. This Yixing zisha teapot gradually develops richer patina through use, its 240ml capacity being practical for both solitary enjoyment and small gatherings. The spout connects seamlessly to body, delivering cohesive water stream assisted by diamond-arranged filter holes that prevent leaf blockage.

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As collectible, this Chinese zisha teapot excels through multiple merits: craftsmanship guaranteed by national-level artist credentials, rare material selection, and unique integration of poetic and landscape elements. For daily users, practical features include easy-cleaning shape, non-slip tripod base, and versatile capacity suitable from oolong to pu'er teas.

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Maintenance tips: Rinse new teapot with warm water initially. Avoid prolonged liquid retention, clean promptly after use, and air dry naturally. Regular gentle polishing with soft cloth accelerates patina development. Proper care allows this Yixing purple clay teapot to improve with age.

The "Three-Legged Ruyi" represents successful fusion of tradition and innovation - equally functional as daily utensil and collectible artwork. Tea enthusiasts should appreciate such pieces combining cultural symbolism with masterful execution, where each use becomes both practical ritual and aesthetic experience.