Exquisite Dragon Kiln-Fired Yixing Teapot: Artisan Craftsmanship by Master's Apprentice

2025-10-23 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：201-350cc Views：3

Master-crafted 280cc Yixing teapot in golden Duanni clay, dragon kiln-fired. Designed by Yang Junbao with Zhang Zhigang's clay art, featuring a robust spout and timeless elegance.

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This Yixing purple clay teapot named "Flat-Lid Lotus Seed" represents exquisite Chinese traditional craftsmanship. With 280ml capacity ideal for daily tea brewing, it's crafted from premium golden duan clay through Dragon Kiln's wood-firing technique. Golden duan clay, resembling autumn rice in color, develops natural textures after firing while maintaining excellent breathability that enhances tea flavor over time.

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Created by National-level Craft Artist Yang Junbao, disciple of revered master Gu Jingzhou (known as the "Pinnacle of Teapot Art"), this teapot embodies four decades of meticulous craftsmanship. Yang preserves classical charm while incorporating modern aesthetics, making his handmade zisha teapot highly collectible.

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The clay painting decoration by young artist Zhang Zhigang depicts lifelike lotus seed pods with three-dimensional details. This zisha teapot master demonstrates exceptional skill in combining traditional motifs with contemporary artistry through rapid clay painting executed when the clay body is half-dry.

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The wood-firing process in the mountain-built Dragon Kiln requires continuous 30-hour stoking, creating unique ash-glazed effects and unpredictable kiln transformations. Each Chinese Yixing teapot emerges with distinct natural patterns, making every piece truly one-of-a-kind.

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Featuring Ming Dynasty-inspired "Lotus Seed" design, this purple clay teapot set showcases harmonious proportions with a mirror-flat lid and plump body resembling ripe seeds. The swan-neck spout ensures smooth water flow, while the ergonomic handle provides comfortable grip.

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Practical yet artistic, this 280ml Yixing teapot facilitates optimal tea brewing through its porous zisha material that gradually absorbs tea essence. Simple maintenance involves rinsing and occasional polishing with tea cloth to maintain luster.

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Crafting such Chinese purple clay teapot requires over twenty procedures - from clay selection and months of manual kneading to weather-sensitive firing adjustments. The collaboration between Yang's structural mastery and Zhang's decorative artistry makes this handmade Yixing zisha teapot both functional tool and cultural heirloom.

Using this Yixing purple clay teapot becomes spiritual props for tea enjoyment, witnessing its patina development through daily use - a charming process where user and object grow together, embodying the artisan's dedication in every pour.