Dragon Blood Clay Yixing Teapot: Rare Craftsmanship & Wealth-Attuning Design

2025-08-30 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：50

$385.71Handmade Yixing teapot with rare Dragon Blood Clay, offering exceptional thermal conductivity and symbolic fortune blessings. Natural mineral-rich craftsmanship.

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The Yixing Zisha Teapot stands as one of the representative traditional handicrafts in China. Today's featured zisha teapot is exceptionally unique—crafted by artisan Yang Peng using precious Golden Dragon Blood Sand, this entirely handmade Palace Lantern Teapot has a 190ml capacity. The story of this material traces back to 2007.

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During road construction in Dingshu Town, Jiangsu Province, workers discovered a special mineral layer at Huanglong Mountain's Slope 3. Located merely 50 meters from the famous Dashuitan mining site, they excavated thin seams of purple clay between boulders, with the thickest section not exceeding 15cm. The astonishing crimson hue of these ores, resembling coagulated blood, led experienced miners to declare they'd uncovered the "dragon's blood vessels"—a symbol of prosperity in Jiangnan culture, believed to bring fortune when made into teapots.

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Lab tests revealed this "Golden Dragon Blood Sand" contains 2.46% iron trioxide (Fe₂O₃), multiple times higher than ordinary zisha clay. This makes it the highest iron-content zisha material known. Its magical characteristic lies in dramatic color shifts under different kiln temperatures: firing at 1180°C yields vibrant Chinese red with metallic luster.

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Crafting with this material challenges even skilled artisans. The sand-like particles offer poor cohesion—grinding to 100-mesh powder still resists shaping through repeated hammering. Yet this very property grants extraordinary breathability, surpassing even famed Dicaoqing clay. Initially unremarkable when fired, daily tea-brewing gradually transforms the surface into jade-like translucency.

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Patience defines the maintenance process. The teapot starts with rustic earthen texture, gradually absorbing tea essence through daily use. After three months, warm luster emerges; by six months, semi-transparent jade qualities appear—a process collectors call "jade nurturing".

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The Palace Lantern design references ancient court lamps, blending traditional rounded form with functional precision. The 190ml capacity suits 2-3 drinkers, featuring drip-free spout and airtight lid. Natural sand particles visible on the surface authenticate its Golden Dragon Blood Sand origin.

Authentic Golden Dragon Blood Sand teapots have become rare since the original 1-ton deposit nears depletion after decade-long consumption. Artisan Yang Peng, among few mastering this material, invests immense effort in each creation. These teapots transcend utility as collectible treasures, serving both as practical tea tools and cultural ambassadors for Chinese traditions.