Masterpiece Yixing Teapot by Wang Qiming: Exquisite Handcrafted Zisha Art

2025-07-01 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：37

$214.29National-certified artisan Wang Qiming handcrafts this 160cc Zisha teapot using elite pear-skin clay, achieving unparalleled tea-brewing excellence through meticulous traditional techniques.

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This is an extraordinary Yixing zisha teapot. Named "Bowl Jade Set," its plump circular form resembles meticulously polished jade. With 160ml capacity, this purple clay teapot perfectly serves solitary tea sessions or intimate gatherings with friends. The vessel employs rare raw ore pear-skin vermilion clay, a precious material scarcely seen in zisha craftsmanship.

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The clay bears the poetic name Da Hong Pao pear-skin vermilion clay, sourced from deep veins in Yixing's Huanglong Mountain. Its warm persimmon-red hue carries granular textures resembling fresh pear skin. During firing, this fragile material frequently warps - typically only 1-2 survive intact from every ten raw pieces, making each successful creation exceptionally valuable.

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National-level craft artist Wang Qiming personally crafted this Chinese Yixing teapot. With three decades of experience in Yixing's zisha industry, his finger joints bear permanent deformation from clay manipulation. Creating this teapot required three days of continuous clay pounding until achieving dough-like pliability. Entirely molded by hand without templates, the spout alone underwent twenty curvature adjustments to ensure drip-free pouring.

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This handmade Yixing teapot showcases exquisite detailing. The lid seals perfectly - remaining secure even when inverted. The ergonomic handle combines stability with comfort. Surface textures preserve hand-beaten patterns unreplicable by machines. Final polishing involved 300+ bamboo scrapings to achieve the luminous finish.

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This purple clay teapot enhances tea brewing through its dense vermilion clay that retains heat optimally. With prolonged use, it gradually absorbs tea aromas while developing richer patina. Water arcs gracefully from its spout like miniature waterfalls, while cleverly designed vent holes prevent gurgling sounds during pouring.

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Proper maintenance requires rinsing with pure water, avoiding detergents. Store in ventilated shade, occasionally placing dry tea leaves inside to preserve fragrance. Through careful stewardship, this Yixing zisha teapot becomes lifelong companion, gaining character over decades.

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This creation embodies traditional craftsmanship's essence, requiring thirty meticulous procedures where any mistake demands restarting. Master Wang compares teapot-making to childrearing - demanding patience. Few artisans now dedicate months to single pieces, rendering such pure handmade Yixing teapot increasingly rare.

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For true tea connoisseurs, this transcends utility to become spiritual prop and artwork. It elevates ordinary leaves, transforming tea drinking into life-celebrating ritual. The warm texture and subtle friction whispers echo human touch, explaining zisha teapot's centuries-old appeal - crafting enduring beauty from primal earth.