Masterpiece Cloud Shoulder Yixing Teapot: Triple-Foot Design & Traditional Engraving
$1285.71Master-crafted Yixing teapot with triple-foot design, 420cc capacity, using authentic Di Cao Qing clay and precision-engineered 16-hole filtration.
The Yixing purple clay teapot stands as a treasure among Chinese traditional handicrafts, serving not only as a tea brewing vessel but also as an artistic embodiment of cultural heritage. This particular teapot, crafted by master artisan Gao Jianzhong, represents the pinnacle of zisha teapot collectibles. Mr. Gao holds triple professional titles: researcher-level senior craft artist, senior industrial art engineer, and senior rural revitalization technician, embodying the highest standards of contemporary Chinese purple clay teapot craftsmanship.
Named "Cloud-Shouldered Ruyi," this handmade Yixing zisha teapot utilizes original mineral base clay with 420ml capacity. Its base design breaks convention - while most teapots feature circular foundations, this piece innovatively employs three outward-flaring feet. These petal-like supports enhance stability while creating an elegantly upright silhouette, particularly noticeable through the upward visual extension of its body lines when viewed laterally.
The spout demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship through its triple-curved design, more complex than standard straight or bent spouts. Each curvature requires precise calculation to ensure smooth pouring and harmonious proportions. The rounded handle complements this complexity through ergonomic comfort, achieving perfect equilibrium between mechanics and aesthetics after repeated adjustments.
Artistic emphasis centers on the shoulder's decoration where craftsmen applied intricate ruyi cloud patterns using 0.5mm thin clay appliqué technique. Each individually crafted cloud motif adheres through specialized methods, maintaining traditional symmetry while adding dimensional depth. Light plays across these relief patterns, creating subtle shadow transitions that enhance visual interest.
The knob design continues this artistic narrative, featuring a jewel-shaped finial surrounded by upward-reaching cloud motifs. These elements demand millimeter-perfect consistency in size and curvature, echoing the shoulder patterns to create vertical coherence. This intentional elongation unifies the entire form from tripod base to ornamental crown.
Functional excellence shines through its innovative water filtration system containing 16 rhomboid drainage holes. This configuration ensures steady flow even with substantial tea leaves, while rigorous testing guarantees perfect lid-body alignment meeting the "seamless fit" craftsmanship standard.
As a contemporary masterpiece, "Cloud-Shouldered Ruyi" synthesizes multiple traditional techniques. From clay selection to decorative execution, each detail manifests artisan wisdom. The surface treatment reveals the base clay's natural luster, destined to develop richer patina through use. This purple clay teapot transcends functionality as a collectible art piece, preserving cultural DNA while incorporating modern aesthetics. For international tea enthusiasts, it demonstrates Eastern craftsmanship's magic - transforming simple earth into utilitarian art. Each use becomes tactile communion between handcrafted warmth and cultural legacy.
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