Master Wu Xiaojun’s Dragon-Phoenix Yixing Teapot: Heritage & Tradition

2025-10-23 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：351-450cc Views：2

$600.00Crafted by National Senior Artist Wu Xiaojun, this 410cc Yixing teapot uses century-old purple clay, embodying cultural heritage with intricate dragon-phoenix motifs.

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The Yixing teapot is a precious representative of traditional Chinese handicrafts. Not only is it an excellent tool for brewing tea, but also a collectible work of art. This featured purple clay teapot comes from a renowned pottery-making family in Yixing, personally crafted by national-level senior craft artist Wu Xiaojun. As the third-generation inheritor of Gu Jingzhou, a master in the zisha art world, Wu Xiaojun continues the legacy alongside his father Wu Yaping, another celebrated zisha master. Three generations of this family have dedicated themselves to zisha teapot creation, accumulating rich experience.

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Named "Dragon and Phoenix Bringing Prosperity", this handmade Yixing zisha teapot incorporates significant cultural symbols. The dragon represents power and nobility, while the phoenix symbolizes beauty and auspiciousness. Intricately carved patterns showcase vigorous dragon motifs and gracefully detailed phoenix feathers, demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship while conveying blessings for the user's happiness.

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With a 410ml capacity, this medium-sized Chinese zisha teapot serves 4-6 people comfortably. The specially designed spout ensures smooth pouring without dripping, while the ergonomic handle provides comfortable grip during prolonged use. Made from century-old Huanglong Mountain clay aged over two decades, the material develops increasing refinement through natural aging. This Yixing purple clay teapot enhances tea aroma preservation and gradually develops a natural patina, transitioning from deep brown to purplish-red with use.

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Wu employed traditional manual techniques throughout the 15-day creation process. From clay slab formation to body construction and component assembly, each step maintains authentic handcrafted characteristics. The lid's precise fit and interior texture patterns from manual beating remain irreplicable by machines. Three separate kiln firings complete the transformation.

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Combining practical functionality with artistic merit, this purple clay teapot set features ancient bronze-inspired contours and a cloud-shaped knob complementing the dragon-phoenix motifs. When heated, the clay's dual-porosity structure allows subtle air circulation, optimizing tea flavor extraction for richer, sweeter brews.

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Collectors value this Yixing teapot handmade treasure through multiple dimensions: it represents peak craftsmanship in zisha art, carries millennia-old cultural symbolism, and delivers daily utilitarian pleasure. With proper care, the teapot develops increasing luster over time.

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Maintenance guidelines include rinsing with clean water (no detergents), dedicating to specific tea types, storing in ventilated shade, and regular polishing with soft cloths for even patina development. This "Dragon-Phoenix" zisha teapot master piece embodies three generations of expertise and contemporary innovation, serving both as functional ware and transgenerational cultural heritage for tea enthusiasts.

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