Premium Yixing Zisha Teapot: Artisan-Crafted Collectible with 470cc Capacity

2025-08-30 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：451-600cc Views：55

$557.14Handmade Yixing teapot using original purple clay, 470cc capacity. Created by renowned artist Zhu Weiping, featuring premium craftsmanship and collectible value.

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The newly launched Yixing teapot "Three Friends of Winter" has recently entered the market. Inspired by traditional Chinese motifs of pine, bamboo, and plum - three plants maintaining vitality in harsh winters - this teapot features exquisite hand-carved designs on its body. The purple clay teapot boasts a full, rounded form with naturally flowing spout and handle lines, combining ergonomic design with aesthetic appeal.

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Crafted from authentic zisha clay sourced from Huanglong Mountain in Yixing, Jiangsu, this Chinese Yixing teapot contains rich mineral components. Fired at 1180°C, it develops a unique dual-pore structure that enhances tea aroma through air exchange during brewing. The handmade Yixing zisha teapot gradually develops a warm patina and deeper coloration with prolonged use.

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Designed with 470ml capacity suitable for 4-6 tea drinkers, the zisha teapot's spacious body allows full leaf expansion. Its specially designed spout effectively filters tea residue, while the precisely fitted lid prevents leakage. The handle's carefully tested thickness ensures comfortable grip even when fully filled.

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Master artisan Zhu Weiping, born in 1956 to Yixing's ceramic-artistry family and grandson of renowned "Seven Zisha Masters" member Zhu Kexin, created this purple clay teapot. With four decades of experience, Zhu has developed his distinctive style and holds memberships in Jiangsu Ceramic Association and China Arts and Crafts Society. His works have won numerous awards and are collected by museums.

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Adhering to traditional manual techniques, each handmade Yixing teapot undergoes dozens of processes - from clay preparation to body shaping, detailed carving, and controlled firing. Zhu emphasizes proportional harmony, sometimes spending entire days perfecting the spout's pouring angle. While preserving classical charm, he innovates decorative techniques for modern aesthetics.

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This Chinese Yixing zisha teapot serves both practical and collectible purposes. Its lifelike carvings of pine needles, bamboo leaves, and plum blossoms create shifting light effects from different angles. The authentic clay and ancient firing techniques ensure excellent breathability and heat retention, ideal for brewing pu'erh and dark teas. Regular maintenance with tea rinses and soft cloth polishing enhances its natural luster.

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For tea enthusiasts, this Yixing teapot offers dual value as functional ware and collectible art. Each limited-edition piece bears Zhu's exclusive seal and serial number, accompanied by signed certificates and maintenance kits. Whether for personal use or gifting, this purple clay teapot blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design embodies unique cultural refinement.

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