Zisha teapots, crafted by the Gu lineage Xu school, offer elegance and superior quality.

2025-08-30 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：66

$428.57Zisha teapots, as treasures of Chinese traditional culture, have always been cherished by scholars and connoisseurs. Today, we introduce a Zisha teapot priced at 3000

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The Yixing teapot is one of the representative traditional handicrafts in China, combining practical functionality with profound cultural significance. This particular purple clay teapot originates from the renowned "Gu Mai Xu Men" heritage system, continuing the artistic lineage of Master Gu Jingzhou. As a "Xi Shi (Ancient Chinese Beauty) teapot" crafted by inheritors of Jingzhou's tradition, it exemplifies the pinnacle of zisha teapot craftsmanship.

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Created by Master Wu Yawei, a National Senior Craft Artist and protégé of Jiangsu Provincial Craft and Art Master Xu Yuanming, this handmade Yixing zisha teapot embodies decades of expertise. Having studied under his mentor for over twenty years, Wu has mastered traditional techniques while skillfully balancing proportional aesthetics and clay characteristics, blending classical charm with contemporary appeal.

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The teapot employs rare "extraordinary coarse-grained 'Dahongpao' clay" from Huanglong Mountain mining area in Yixing, Jiangsu. This natural zisha material undergoes decades of aging, allowing metallic particles to oxidize into distinctive hues. Traditional manual hammering ensures even distribution of coarse sand particles. After firing, the vessel displays vermilion patterns resembling dawn clouds on terracotta, with tactile granular texture preserved on its surface.

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Featuring the classic Xishi teapot shape inspired by ancient Chinese beauty legends, this Chinese Yixing teapot exhibits smooth feminine curves. Its rounded body, short spout, and inverted-ear handle harmonize with an airtight lid and spherical knob. Multiple hand-polishing stages create a warm surface luster.

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With 180ml capacity ideal for 3-4 drinkers, the 2.5mm wall thickness ensures structural integrity and optimal breathability. The coarse clay effectively filters tea impurities while preserving original flavors. Prolonged use deepens the color and develops natural patina effect - a unique pleasure of nurturing the teapot.

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As a collectible-grade china purple clay teapot, each production phase undergoes rigorous control. Nearly two months are required for material selection, sculpting, and high-temperature firing. Visible interior seam marks authenticate traditional craftsmanship.

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This spiritual props functions both as daily tea ware and artistic display, serving as cultural gateway for global tea enthusiasts. The base bears the artist's signature and seal, accompanied by authentication certificates documenting material origins and craft details.

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Maintenance requires initial tea-brew seasoning and chemical-free cleaning. Regular drying prevents residue accumulation. Through sustained care, this purple clay teapot set develops emotional bonds with users, its patina glowing increasingly luminous - embodying the cultural essence where "the teapot nurtures people as people nurture the teapot."

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