Zisha teapots, crafted with premium clay, blend traditional artistry and modern aesthetics.

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$300.00Zisha teapots, as treasures of traditional Chinese tea culture, have always been highly sought after by collectors and tea enthusiasts. Today, we introduce the Zisha

Zisha Teapots: Eight-Sided Dragon Veneration Set | 2100 CNY 1

This Yixing purple clay teapot is a masterpiece worthy of collection. Named the Bafang Longzun Set, its overall shape creates a striking visual impact. The teapot's harmonious height-to-width ratio provides a solid weight that feels substantial in hand. The body features multiple flat surfaces with crisp, straight lines, presenting neat geometric beauty from every angle. Such unique craftsmanship demands exceptional technical skill, as minor errors could compromise the entire design.

Zisha Teapots: Eight-Sided Dragon Veneration Set | 2100 CNY 2

Crafted from raw mineral crab roe duan clay, this natural material reveals warm yellowish-brown tones with scattered mineral particles after processing. The aged clay develops finer texture through prolonged fermentation, acquiring natural luster after firing. Teapots made from this clay better preserve tea's original flavor and gradually develop a smooth patina with extended use.

Zisha Teapots: Eight-Sided Dragon Veneration Set | 2100 CNY 3

Created by national-level assistant craft art master Hu with over two decades of experience in complex teapot designs, this piece features three-dimensional dragon decorations on both spout and handle. The intricate carvings show detailed dragon whiskers and scales, maintaining fluid lines that balance decoration with ergonomic functionality. The dragon head carving particularly impresses with lifelike eyes and teeth.

Zisha Teapots: Eight-Sided Dragon Veneration Set | 2100 CNY 4

Traditional dragon patterns adorn the teapot surface through exquisite engravings. Using varied carving depths to create dimensionality, these hair-thin yet unbroken lines demonstrate masterful craftsmanship. The layout strategically covers main surfaces while avoiding frequent touch areas, balancing aesthetics with practicality.

Zisha Teapots: Eight-Sided Dragon Veneration Set | 2100 CNY 5

With 220ml capacity ideal for 3-4 tea drinkers, this purple clay teapot features a tightly sealed lid and specially designed spout holes that prevent leaf blockage. The ergonomic handle fits naturally to curved fingers, ensuring comfort during prolonged use.

Zisha Teapots: Eight-Sided Dragon Veneration Set | 2100 CNY 6

Double high-temperature firings ensure complete clay sintering while maintaining ideal breathability. The uniform body color produces metallic ringing when tapped, indicating optimal density and firing temperature. The artist's seal on the base serves as a quality guarantee.

Zisha Teapots: Eight-Sided Dragon Veneration Set | 2100 CNY 7

For tea brewing, dedicated use with single tea type is recommended. Regular use allows the zisha teapot to absorb tea aromas, developing unique flavor layers. Post-use cleaning with soft cloth avoids chemical detergents, while proper maintenance enhances its natural luster over time.

This Bafang Longzun teapot serves both daily use and artistic collection. It blends traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, contrasting geometric rigor with fluid dragon motifs to create solemn yet dynamic presence. For tea enthusiasts, it offers both visual pleasure and functional excellence.

The creation process involves over hundred manual procedures - from clay slab preparation, shaping, to detailed carving. Uniform wall thickness challenges artisans' skills, particularly at critical spout-body junctions requiring both hydraulic efficiency and aesthetic integrity. These details manifest the craftsman's experience and patience.

As premium tea ware, this Yixing teapot shines in formal settings. The dragon decorations naturally become visual focal points on tea tables, with the lid's dragon head dynamically echoing the spout's tail design. This clever arrangement breathes life into static objects, showcasing infinite possibilities of zisha craftsmanship.