Handcrafted Yixing Zisha Clay Teapot: Grape Harvest Design & Vintage Clay
$364.29Crafted from vintage Zisha clay, this 200cc Yixing teapot boasts a grape harvest motif and manual craftsmanship. Ideal for tea brewing and collection.
The Yixing purple clay teapot stands as one of the representative traditional handicrafts of China. This particular teapot named "Abundant Grapes" showcases the artisan's exceptional skills. Crafted from original Wenge-era aged purple clay mined from Jiangsu's Yixing region, the material underwent decades of natural weathering, developing its fine and smooth texture. Natural mineral particles visible on the teapot's surface form distinctive speckled patterns characteristic of aged clay.
With a 200cc capacity ideal for 3-4 tea drinkers, this purple clay teapot draws inspiration from grapevines. The lifelike grape cluster adorning the lid features meticulously carved leaf veins made on moist clay using specialized tools. The spout curves upward mimicking natural vine growth, ensuring smooth water flow without dispersion.
The teapot's practical design includes seven internal filter holes arranged circularly at the spout base. This configuration effectively strains tea leaves without compromising water flow speed. When hot water fills the vessel, the aged clay rapidly absorbs tea aromas, gradually developing a warm luster through repeated use.
Crafting this Chinese zisha teapot requires twenty precise steps. Artisans begin by hammering the aged clay into uniform slabs. Using traditional "slab-building" techniques, they manually shape the body, ensuring exact proportional calculations for components. The lid achieves perfect alignment with the rim through meticulous craftsmanship.
Fired at 1180°C, the Yixing teapot undergoes natural color transformation from dark brown to purplish-red. Each handmade piece bears subtle variations, making every teapot a unique artwork. The dual-porosity structure enhances tea brewing by allowing proper leaf aeration, particularly suitable for pu'erh and oolong teas. Over time, the interior absorbs tea essence, eventually releasing fragrance even with plain water.
Proper maintenance involves rinsing with water only, avoiding detergents. Gently wipe the surface with soft cloth to preserve the natural patina. Store unused teapots in shaded, ventilated areas to prevent cracking.
This "Abundant Grapes" teapot combines functionality with artistic value. Its grape motifs symbolize prosperity, while dynamic vine patterns create vitality. When pouring tea, the vessel resembles a fruiting grapevine, blending daily utility with collectible artistry. The craftsmanship behind these Chinese purple clay teapots has been recognized as national intangible cultural heritage, requiring decades of mastery in material selection and firing techniques. Each piece like this "Abundant Grapes" teapot serves both as practical ware and cultural artifact carrying historical memory.
Masterpiece Yixing Zisha Teapot: Rare Celestial Clay Crafted by Artist Yin Tingdi
$342.86Handmade Yixing purple clay teapot using rare celestial mud, crafted by award-winning artist Yin Tingdi. Enhances tea aromas through natural mineral properties.
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$235.71Master-crafted Yixing Zisha teapot with ribbed Hanwa design, golden accents, and precision-engineered 9-hole spout. A fusion of artistry and practicality.
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$257.14Artisan-made Yixing Zisha teapot using premium Di Cao Qing clay. 200cc capacity, rounded design with symbolic motifs and expert clay-painted artistry by Jiang Yaping.
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