Masterpiece Yixing Teapot: Ruyi Dezhong by Jiang Yaping with Li Wei's Engraving Art

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$342.86Handcrafted Yixing teapot with Li Wei's engravings, premium Dahongpao clay construction, and enhanced Dezhong design. Ideal for tea connoisseurs and art collectors.

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This Yixing purple clay teapot embodies perfect integration of traditional craftsmanship and modern art. Named "Ruyi Dezhong," it was created by Jiang Yaping, a National Senior Craft Artist who apprenticed under master Gu Shaopei. The design improves upon the classic Dezhong style with fluid symmetrical lines and calculated proportions. The broad shoulder contrasts with the curved spout, achieving visual balance, while the bridge-shaped knob features Ruyi motifs and three-dimensional cloud patterns on the handle blend tradition with innovation.

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Ceramic artist Li Wei, Dean of Wuxi Institute of Arts & Technology, carved the surface decoration reproducing Chen Peiqiu's peony painting from Shanghai Chinese Painting Academy collection. The lifelike peonies showcase layered petals and veined leaves. Opposite side bears Li Zhengfeng's Tang Dynasty verse "National beauty dawn-wine-flushed, Celestial fragrance night-dyed garments" in vigorous engraving contrasting with delicate floral patterns. Master Li's dimensional carving techniques create depth through varied incision depths.

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Crafted from rare Yixing Huanglong Mountain "pear-skin" Dahongpao clay, the 260ml teapot develops natural textured patina after high-temperature firing. Fourteen diamond-shaped filter holes ensure smooth pouring. Jiang Yaping meticulously controlled each process from clay-slab forming to spout attachment, achieving perfect lid fit and ergonomic handle design. The 55-degree angled spout pours concentrated streams without dripping.

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As functional ware, this zisha teapot offers excellent breathability, gradually developing luster through tea absorption. Its thermal properties enhance tea aroma preservation. The collaborative decoration elevates utilitarian object to art - integrating calligraphy, painting, and sculpture. Traditional auspicious patterns like Ruyi and clouds add symbolic meaning, while interdisciplinary artistry makes it both daily utensil and collectible piece. For tea enthusiasts, it enhances drinking rituals; for art collectors, it represents pinnacle of Chinese ceramic craftsmanship, embodying Eastern aesthetic philosophy through material beauty and cultural resonance.

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