Masterpiece Wind Curls Sunflower Zisha Teapot: Ancient Kiln Craftsmanship by Fan Xijun

2025-10-14 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：451-600cc Views：107

$557.14500cc wood-fired Zisha teapot, fully handcrafted by award-winning artist Fan Xijun. Collector's masterpiece from Yixing's ancient kiln legacy.

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The Yixing teapot is a treasured representative of traditional Chinese handicrafts. It not only serves practical functions but also carries profound cultural significance. Each Yixing purple clay teapot embodies the wisdom and dedication of artisans. The work we introduce today perfectly demonstrates the craftsmanship of handmade zisha teapot making.

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This artwork titled "Wind-Curled Sunflower" was created by Master Fan Xijun, a national senior craft artist also known as "Cha Mo Quan" in zisha teapot collecting circles. Born in 1969 in Jiangsu's Yixing Zisha Village - the "Ceramic Capital" - he grew up immersed in purple clay culture. In 1989, he and his wife Wu Tingfang established the "Yiyuan Studio," embarking on their professional journey of crafting Chinese Yixing teapots.

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The "Wind-Curled Sunflower" teapot employs ancient dragon kiln wood-firing techniques. This traditional method requires experienced craftsmen to precisely control temperatures during 30+ hours of pinewood firing, creating natural ash-glazed surfaces with unique chromatic variations. With 500ml capacity, this handmade Yixing zisha teapot balances daily utility and collectible standards. Remarkably, Fan personally executed every step from clay slab forming to decorative carving, preserving traditional craftsmanship.

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Its sunflower-inspired design features petal-mimicking curves and harmonious balance between spout curvature and handle strength. The surface reveals subtle textures from manual shaping - details affecting both aesthetics and tea-brewing functionality.

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Crafted from Huanglong Mountain ore clay naturally weathered for years, this Yixing teapot exhibits enhanced breathability through five-year-aged materials. The wood-firing process creates antique brown textures resembling time-honored relics.

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Trained under provincial craft master Ling Xigou, Fan innovates while preserving traditions. The teapot's flush-mounted lid combines modern functionality with streamlined aesthetics.

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Collectible value manifests through multiple aspects: Fan's market-appreciating reputation, complete handmade authenticity evidenced by interior tool marks, and the rarity of dragon kiln techniques.

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When brewing tea, this purple clay teapot's dual-porosity structure allows optimal oxidation. Continuous use develops a warm patina and deepens coloration. Observing water spiral along sunflower patterns offers mechanical teaware cannot replicate.

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Accompanied by signed certificates documenting production dates and material origins, Fan's works have entered museum collections and international publications. This Yixing teapot serves both as functional ware and artistic masterpiece, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. Whether for daily use or heirloom preservation, it conveys profound cultural heritage through every hand-shaped contour - each texture whispering stories of clay and flame.