Zisha Teapots, crafted by Fang Qinping, feature unique design and exquisite workmanship.

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$214.29Among the many Zisha teapots, there is a new model priced at 1500 CNY by master craftsman Fang Qinping, titled "New Arrival: Traditional Style, National

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This Yixing zisha teapot is the latest creation by Master Fang Qinping, named "Fanggu." Crafted from rare Republic-era green clay with a 50ml capacity, its compact form features 14 water outlets ensuring smooth pouring. The purple clay teapot maintains traditional aesthetics while incorporating modern creative details, showcasing unique artistic charm.

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Born in 1965 near Taihu Lake's Dingshan Town - the renowned pottery capital where earthy fragrances permeate the air - Fang Qinping grew up observing elders create zisha teapots. The spinning wheels, forming clay bodies, and dancing kiln flames became his deepest childhood memories.

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In 1985, 20-year-old Fang formally apprenticed under master potter Ge Yuebin. Through daily 10-hour practice sessions spanning three years, he mastered fundamental skills from clay kneading to shaping, trimming, and carving. This zisha teapot master's rigorous training laid his technical foundation.

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From 1988, Fang honed his craft for eight years at Zisha Fifth Factory, learning from senior artisans about kiln temperature control and clay refinement. Gradually developing his signature style, this Chinese yixing teapot creator absorbed various traditional techniques.

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The teapot's distinctive Republic-era green clay resembles spring foliage with warm luster. Aged for decades, this material offers exceptional breathability for preserving tea aromas. Through use, the handmade yixing zisha teapot develops increasing radiance.

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While maintaining classical "Fanggu" proportions, Fang optimized details through 20 spout angle revisions and 30 handle ergonomic trials. The lid achieves 0.1mm precision fit, with components proportioned like geometric measurements.

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The 50ml capacity facilitates personal use or intimate sharing. Compact size extracts tea essence efficiently, ideal for aromatic varieties. Fourteen plum-blossom-arranged outlets ensure smooth flow while filtering residues perfectly.

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As national craft artist, Fang employs 108 manual processes over two months per teapot. Using twelve bamboo tools worn smooth through thirty years of use, this yixing teapot handmade without molds bears unique artisan marks inside.

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Limited to 20 annual pieces with individual serial numbers, each purple clay teapot carries Fang's engraved signature and production year. These details make every Chinese purple clay teapot collectible art.

Proper maintenance involves triple tea-brewing initial treatment. Regular polishing with tea cloth encourages natural patina development. Well-cared zisha teapot price becomes family heirloom spanning centuries.

Master Fang emphasizes mental discipline alongside skill - focused concentration during shaping, meditative carving, patient kiln waiting. This miniature purple clay teapot set encapsulates forty years of craftsmanship and cultural devotion. When hot water fills its form, one hears the silent dialogue between earth and time.