Exquisite Dragon Blood Clay Teapot by Master Fan Zhen: Award-Winning Artisan Collection

2025-11-04 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：4

$300.00Luxury Dragon Blood Clay teapot, 20cc capacity, rapid-drying. Award-winning craftsmanship by Fan Zhen, national-level artisan. Video-certified authenticity.

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This Yixing purple clay teapot set, named "Beauty's Shoulder Engraved Set," was jointly created by two national-level craftsmen. It utilizes an exceptionally rare clay material called dragon blood clay - a premium variety of Jiangpo clay with a reddish hue resembling coagulated blood, most notably characterized by its extraordinarily high iron content. Laboratory tests show its iron concentration surpasses regular purple clay by multiple times. The elevated iron content facilitates unique porous structure formation during firing, granting this teapot remarkable breathability. Experimental tests reveal poured water evaporates rapidly from the vessel. With proper daily maintenance, a lustrous patina quickly develops on its surface.

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The 20cc capacity makes this zisha teapot ideal for solitary tea sessions or intimate gatherings with friends. Though compact, the set includes meticulously designed teaware components, each detail refined through repeated revisions. The exquisite engravings adorning the pot body were executed by Zhang Zhibao, another national arts-and-crafts master who trained under Li Shangqing for years, specializing in purple clay teapot carvings.

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Zhang's award history speaks volumes about his engraving mastery. His 2017 debut work "Quadrangular Vase" claimed gold in a national touring exhibition, while "Twin Lotuses of Taihu" earned silver at the International Ceramics Festival that same year. His 2018 calligraphic engraving "Listening Bees Twin Vases" secured top honors at China's Craft Design Competition. From 2019-2020, his consecutive victories included provincial gold medals for works like "Harmonious Quadrature" and "Ode to Lotus Brush Pot," culminating in three major 2020 awards including the Ziyun Cup Gold at Jingdezhen International Expo for his "Prosperous China" series.

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Master creator Fan Zhen, another national-level artisan and rural revitalization expert, brings equal prestige. Trained under clay master Cui Longxi with heritage from his mother (a veteran Yixing Purple Clay Factory artist specializing in floral designs), Fan excels in crafting diverse forms - whether rounded, angular, or intricately patterned. His competition-tested craftsmanship makes pieces like this handmade Yixing teapot highly sought by collectors.

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The teapot's uniqueness lies in synthesizing both masters' expertise. Fan shaped the flowing contours resembling a beauty's shoulders, inspiring the set's poetic name. Zhang perfected the engraved characters through meticulous stroke refinement. Their collaboration transforms functional ware into articulate artwork.

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Since its 2017 inception, this purple clay teapot set underwent stringent material selection. Sourcing uniform, fine-grained dragon blood clay required immense effort. Traditional slab-forming techniques shaped the entirely handbuilt piece. Precise kiln temperature control ensured proper sintering without compromising engraved details. The finished teapot resonates with metallic clarity when tapped - hallmark of premium clay and flawless craftsmanship.

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Current purchasers can authenticate through video verification, crucial for collectors. Close-ups reveal hand-carved base seals, spout-lid alignment, and natural clay texture - features unreplicable by mass production. For tea enthusiasts valuing quality, this Chinese zisha teapot enhances brewing experiences while serving as an heirloom-grade artifact.

With time, this Yixing teapot develops increasing character. Tea liquors gradually permeate its pores, cultivating unique luster. Regular rinsing and gentle wiping with soft cloths will yield jade-like radiance within years. This symbiotic evolution between user and object epitomizes the enduring charm of purple clay teapots.