Master Yang Junbao's Baifu Duozi: Rare Zisha Clay Teapot with Intricate Carvings

2025-10-23 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：3

$342.86Handmade Yixing Zisha teapot with intricate blessings carvings, using rare No.4 Mine clay. Collector's masterpiece by Yang Junbao, priced at ¥2400.

Premium Yixing Zisha Teapot | Handcrafted Clay Art | Limited Edition 1

The Yixing teapot is one of the representative traditional handicrafts in China. It serves not only as a tea brewing tool but also as a collectible artwork. Today's featured Yixing zisha teapot carries a special name - "Baifu Duozhi". Handcrafted by master artisan Yang Junbao, this purple clay teapot is now offered at a special price for tea culture enthusiasts.

Premium Yixing Zisha Teapot | Handcrafted Clay Art | Limited Edition 2

This zisha teapot follows the classic "Duozhi" shape that has been preserved for centuries, often called "the thousand-gold teapot king". Historically, such Chinese Yixing teapots were exclusive to royalty and nobility, inaccessible to ordinary families. Its perfectly proportioned spout and handle combine with the rounded body to create exceptional balance and comfort. This time-tested shape has proven ideal for tea brewing.

Premium Yixing Zisha Teapot | Handcrafted Clay Art | Limited Edition 3

The clay comes from Yixing No.4 Mine, the premium source of authentic zisha material now nearly exhausted. Yixing purple clay teapot made from this rare soil develops a rich maroon hue after firing and better retains tea aroma. With prolonged use, the handmade Yixing teapot naturally develops a luminous patina, as if gaining vitality.

Premium Yixing Zisha Teapot | Handcrafted Clay Art | Limited Edition 4

Master Yang Junbao, with over thirty years of craftsmanship, has created something extraordinary in this "Baifu Duozhi". One hundred distinct variations of the Chinese character "Fu" (fortune) adorn the teapot body. Each meticulously carved character demonstrates different calligraphic styles, requiring months of precise hand-engraving with specialized tools.

Premium Yixing Zisha Teapot | Handcrafted Clay Art | Limited Edition 5

Creating such a Chinese zisha teapot demands extraordinary patience. Artisans repeatedly pound clay to eliminate air bubbles, hand-shape every curve, and carefully control kiln temperatures. The engraving process risks damaging the thin walls, while improper firing could cause cracks or discoloration. Only flawless execution at each stage produces a qualified Yixing teapot.

Premium Yixing Zisha Teapot | Handcrafted Clay Art | Limited Edition 6

Beyond functionality, this purple clay teapot set carries profound symbolism. The hundred fortune characters represent "abundant blessings", making it ideal for gifting. Through regular use, the zisha teapot gradually absorbs tea essence - eventually emitting subtle fragrance even with plain water. This unique "pot nurturing" effect remains unachievable by machine-made teapots.

Premium Yixing Zisha Teapot | Handcrafted Clay Art | Limited Edition 7

This limited-time offer presents a rare opportunity to acquire a masterpiece originally valued over ten thousand yuan. Novices can appreciate traditional craftsmanship through this handmade Yixing zisha teapot, while collectors recognize Master Yang's works as appreciating assets. Each piece includes authentication certificates guaranteeing genuine handmade origin.

Premium Yixing Zisha Teapot | Handcrafted Clay Art | Limited Edition 8

Maintaining your Yixing teapot proves simple: rinse with water after use (avoid detergents), air-dry in shade, and dedicate it to one tea type for optimal aroma preservation. Properly cared for, this china purple clay teapot can serve decades and become a family heirloom. Like an old friend, it grows more cherished with time.

Premium Yixing Zisha Teapot | Handcrafted Clay Art | Limited Edition 9

Beware of machine-made imitations using inferior clay mixed with chemicals. Authentic handmade Yixing teapot exhibits subtle granular texture, moderate weight, and clear metallic resonance when tapped. Each "Baifu Duozhi" bears visible artisan fingerprints and carving marks - irreplicable human touches that distinguish true craftsmanship.