Masterpiece Duo Zhi Teapot: Artisan Craftsmanship & Timeless Clay Artistry

2025-10-15 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：75

$235.71Handmade Yixing teapot in classic Duo Zhi style, 20cc capacity. Master-crafted clay, bamboo engravings, and efficient 9-hole spout. Timeless art meets utility.

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Today we recommend a collectible and functional Yixing zisha teapot. This handmade Yixing zisha teapot features the classic "Duo Zhi" shape, personally crafted by National-level Craft Artist Bao Yuhua. As a representative figure in Yixing zisha teapot creation, Master Bao insists on traditional manual techniques, with each purple clay teapot undergoing dozens of meticulous production processes.

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The special feature lies in its decorative craftsmanship. The body engravings were completed by Jiangsu Provincial Ceramic Art Master Li Wei. As a full professor at Wuxi Institute of Arts & Technology and vice president of Yixing Landscape Painting Association, Master Li integrates traditional Chinese ink painting aesthetics into zisha teapot carvings, transforming functional ware into art pieces.

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Crafted from original ore from deep-well aged purple clay sourced from Huanglong Mountain's deep mineral veins, this Chinese zisha teapot develops jade-like luster through prolonged tea infusion. Its 20cc capacity proves ideal for personal use, maintaining optimal tea concentration without waste.

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The spout features an innovative diamond-shaped 9-hole water outlet structure. Compared to traditional single-hole designs, this handmade Yixing teapot effectively filters tea residue while maintaining smooth water flow. Practical tests show vertical cylindrical water flow with clean stoppage, eliminating drips.

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This Yixing purple clay teapot improves upon the classic Duo Zhi form with a 30% shortened neck and fuller belly curvature. The modified shape enhances ergonomic comfort and endearing appearance. The specially adjusted lid-body fit remains secure even when inverted.

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Dual-side carvings showcase artistic excellence. The front depicts "One Cannot Dwell Without Bamboo" adapted from Su Shi's renowned essay, featuring delicately carved swaying bamboo branches. The reverse displays eight cursive characters translating to "Brew tea with pine breeze, discuss poetry in bamboo rain," creating poetic harmony with the bamboo motif.

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This collectible Yixing teapot serves both daily use and collection purposes. Its excellent breathability makes it particularly suitable for pu'er and dark teas. The 20cc capacity allows precise control for aromatic tea varieties. Regular maintenance with water rinsing gradually develops unique patina effects.

For zisha teapot beginners, this improved Duo Zhi model offers perfect introduction. Balancing traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, it combines classical elegance with practical enhancements. Whether for personal enjoyment or as cultural gift, this artist-crafted Chinese purple clay teapot delivers unique tea experiences. Avoid oil contact and maintain with soft cloth wiping for lasting luster.