Masterpiece Skyline Zisha Teapot: Bao Yuhua & Li Wei’s Wood-Fired Craftsmanship

2025-07-05 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：26

$235.71Exquisite 40cc Yixing teapot using rare Sunflower Gold Clay, wood-fired craftsmanship, and masterful engravings. A functional art piece for tea enthusiasts.

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The Yixing zisha teapot stands as a treasure among Chinese traditional handicrafts. This particular zisha teapot named "Skyline", crafted by National-level Craft Artist Bao Yuhua, showcases pinnacle craftsmanship while incorporating artistic insights from multiple masters, making it a masterpiece worthy of careful appreciation.

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The clay used for this Chinese yixing teapot features unique Kuijinsha material sourced from Yixing's exclusive red clay symbiotic mine. This rare interlayer material, historically used by Ming Dynasty ceramicist Xu Youquan, transforms into celestial bluish tones through five high-temperature sealed kiln wood firings. The natural coloring process without salt or glaze preserves authentic texture while creating charming chromatic variations.

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The purple clay teapot's design demonstrates ingenious creativity. Its spherical body resembles a lustrous pearl, complemented by a seamlessly fitting lid and ergonomic handle. Despite its compact 40ml capacity, the zisha teapot master maintains dignified proportions. The specially designed rhomboid 19-hole filtration system ensures smooth water flow while effectively straining tea leaves, reflecting profound understanding of zisha craftsmanship.

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Surface decorations by Jiangsu Ceramic Art Master Li Wei (Professor and Dean of Wuxi Institute of Arts & Technology) feature exquisite "Double Elegance of Plum and Bamboo" carvings. The reverse side bears poetic inscription "Refined bamboo in breeze, proud plum blossoms in snow", elevating this handmade yixing teapot into cultural significance.

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Measuring ideal for personal use, the 40ml Yixing purple clay teapot offers comfortable handling weight. Natural fire markings from wood firing create unique surface textures that develop warmer patina with prolonged use. The special clay structure effectively maintains tea temperature while allowing optimal aroma release.

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As practical tea ware, this china purple clay teapot excels in functionality. Its concentrated water flow through 19-hole design ensures mess-free pouring, suitable for both green tea and oolong brewing. For collectors, the combination of Bao's nationally-certified skills and Li's artistic enhancements represents contemporary zisha teapot-making excellence.

This "Skyline" yixing teapot masterfully blends ancient techniques with modern aesthetics, transcending functional purpose to become inheritable art. For international tea enthusiasts, it visually demonstrates zisha teapot craftsmanship's sophistication through practical use and artistic appreciation - truly a collectible masterpiece embodying Chinese tea culture essence.