Since the 15th Century, prized for their elegance and exceptional tea brewing capabilities. Made of yixing unglazed clay, they absorb teas' essential oils and improve ensuing brews.
The Xishi yixing teapot is the quintessential model and the most popular style of Yixing clay teapot. It boasts a round and plump body, a cut lid, a short spout, and an inverted handle. The pot's body resembles the full breast of a young woman, while the knob on the lid is shaped like a nipple. The bottom of the pot curves inward naturally, and the handle is fashioned like an upside-down ear, reminiscent of the hairstyle of ancient Chinese women. When pouring tea, the handle resembles the slender waist of a beautiful woman. The Xishi teapot is renowned for its unique ability to brew tea, allowing the tea leaves to fully expand and release a more intense aroma and flavor.
Pear-shaped yixing teapot,it is one of the pot styles that originated in the Chian Yuan Dynasty and became popular during the China Ming Dynasty. It is named after its pear-like shape.
A flattened persimmon-shaped teapot is called a "Short Pan," a slightly taller and flattened spherical-shaped teapot is called a "Medium Pan," and a teapot with a taller and pear-shaped body is called a "Tall Pan." When their daughters got married, they would give a Pan teapot as part of their dowry, hoping that their daughters would be able to live a prosperous life like "Pan Shicheng" who the inventor of the "pan" teapot. teapots that are passed down as part of the dowry are not necessarily used for brewing tea, but can also be placed on dressing tables to hold hair oil. After the female owner passes away, they are often used as burial objects to show gratitude to her family for raising her.
A flattened persimmon-shaped teapot is called a "Short Pan," a slightly taller and flattened spherical-shaped teapot is called a "Medium Pan," and a teapot with a taller and pear-shaped body is called a "Tall Pan." When their daughters got married, they would give a Pan teapot as part of their dowry, hoping that their daughters would be able to live a prosperous life like "Pan Shicheng" who the inventor of the "pan" teapot. teapots that are passed down as part of the dowry are not necessarily used for brewing tea, but can also be placed on dressing tables to hold hair oil. After the female owner passes away, they are often used as burial objects to show gratitude to her family for raising her.
"De" means morality，"zhong" means "bell",The bell-shaped lid and body of this zisha teapot symbolize a person with noble character, frugality, and simplicity. Owning this teapot is seen as a sign of being a true gentleman, as it represents the values of humility and refinement.
"De" means morality，"zhong" means "bell",The bell-shaped lid and body of this zisha teapot symbolize a person with noble character, frugality, and simplicity. Owning this teapot is seen as a sign of being a true gentleman, as it represents the values of humility and refinement.
"Meirenjian" yixing teapot resembles an ancient woman, dignified and lovely, with a hint of palace elegance and grace, yet without losing the charm of a young lady. The shape is full and elegant, mainly reflecting the roundness of the pot body. The pot cover and the pot body seem to be integrated without any gaps. When touched by hand, one can feel its warmth.
"Shipiao" Yixing teapot- this zisha teapot is a traditional Chinese tea set characterized by its gourd-like or calabash-like shape, with a small top and large bottom, a sturdy and short spout, and a pyramid-shaped body that exudes elegance. Made from high-quality purple clay material, this teapot is known for its hardness and durability, as well as its stable and easy-to-use design. The short and powerful straight spout ensures a smooth and steady flow of water, while the pyramid-shaped body adds a touch of sophistication to any tea ceremony.
"Yuhualong" is a classic yixing teapot shape, meaning "fish leaping over the dragon gate". The small fish-turned-dragon teapot knob made by Tang Shuzhi in the Republic of China is in the shape of rolling clouds, and the pot body is shallowly sculpted with waves. The dragon head protrudes from the waves, and the dragon tail curls into the handle, with clear scales carved on the handle. In the Qing Dynasty, Shao Daxiang's fish-turned-dragon was sculpted in layers of waves, with a strong three-dimensional sense, and the dragon head was short and thick, hidden in the lid without showing its claws. The knob was in the shape of stacked waves. Placing this teapot in the office or at home symbolizes good luck in all things, promotion in work, or academic advancement for students.
The "Banyue" Yixing teapot has always held a special place for its simplicity, elegance, and gracefulness. The "Banyue" Yixing teapot is harmonious, spacious, and concise, with a balance between outward expression and inward restraint. It is like a beautiful piece of writing that becomes more intoxicating with each read. The teapot creates a sense of longing for reunion, as expressed in the Chinese saying, "the bright moon sends thoughts a thousand miles, while the half moon intensifies them even more." The teapot not only speaks of longing but also expresses the traditional Chinese cultural yearning for "full moon, full people." Therefore, the "Banyue" Yixing teapot is a true embodiment of Chinese culture.
"Duoqiu" yixing teapot is a classic example of a geometric-style traditional round teapot and one of the finest representatives of purple clay teapots. Its basic form consists of a pot knob, pot cover, and pot body, composed of small, medium, and large spheres arranged in sequence. The pot belly is a large sphere, and the pot cover is a small sphere, giving the appearance of a small ball placed on top of a large ball, hence the name "duoqiu" teapot. This unique design creates a visually striking and aesthetically pleasing teapot that is highly prized by collectors and tea enthusiasts alike.
A flattened persimmon-shaped teapot is called a "Short Pan," a slightly taller and flattened spherical-shaped teapot is called a "Medium Pan," and a teapot with a taller and pear-shaped body is called a "Tall Pan." When their daughters got married, they would give a Pan teapot as part of their dowry, hoping that their daughters would be able to live a prosperous life like "Pan Shicheng" who the inventor of the "pan" teapot. teapots that are passed down as part of the dowry are not necessarily used for brewing tea, but can also be placed on dressing tables to hold hair oil. After the female owner passes away, they are often used as burial objects to show gratitude to her family for raising her.
This is a type of teapot shape that was created during the Yuan Dynasty. It's called "SengMao" because the shape of the spout resembles a monk's hat. The shape of the teapot has a raised lip, a low front and high back, a duck-bill shaped spout, and the lid rests inside the lip. It has a narrow neck, a bulging belly, a circular foot, and a curved handle, and is characterized by a strong ethnic minority style.. Initially, it was used exclusively for Buddhist monks to drink tea, but over time it gradually became a classic shape of the square zisha teapot.
The "Dabin-Ruyi" is a classic Yixing teapot designed and made for Dabin during the Ming Dynasty. Dabin designed this teapot with the meaning of "everything goes as desired" .The lid is convex and serves as a cover. The lid is decorated with four symmetrical Ruyi patterns, with a thickness of about 1 millimeter and exquisite craftsmanship. The knob is flat and round, and there is an air hole in the center of the lid that is connected to the knob. The hole in the lid is large, while the hole in the knob is small and round, with precise workmanship. The "sanwan" spout are inwardly curved, giving the teapot a dignified and refined appearance. The Dabin-Ruyi teapot is simple and elegant, with a grandeur that is not overwhelming, fully reflecting the style of Dabin's teapot making.
"Hanwa" Yixing teapot is shaped like a cylindrical jar, which appears straight up and down, but has an arched middle that gives it a strong tension. The lid is a large, slightly bulging and curved circle, with a bridge-shaped knob on top that slopes gently. The straight spout is of moderate length, while the ear-shaped handle is slightly flattened in the middle. Both the spout and handle are polygonal, providing visual changes and a classic combination of square and round in art.
"Lianzi" means Lotus Seed, "lianzi" family has various shapes and forms, which reflects the Buddhist saying "Lotus originates from the heart, and the heart gives rise to infinite forms." the shape of the Lotus Seed was characterized by a straight mouth, drooping shoulders, circular feet, and a round and bulging body with a slightly bulging cover, resembling a lotus seed. Over time, the design evolved from being simple and rustic to being elegant and graceful, with the lid raised and adorned with a bead knob, making it look more towering. A small spout gracefully protrudes from the shoulder of the pot, while the handle is shaped like a woman's arm in a graceful and elegant stance.
"Zhugu" zisha teapot,taking bamboo as its theme, this teapot exaggerates and transforms its form, with the body sculpted into a trunk and the bamboo joints simplified and elegant, exuding a sense of stability and balance. The spout and handle are crafted into new tender branches, with a dynamic and powerful momentum. The lid is topped with a sculpted, curved bamboo twig in the shape of a bridge, with bamboo leaf patterns attached beneath the knob. This work perfectly captures the unique characteristics and noble qualities of bamboo, and the Bamboo Drum teapot has a unique place among yixing teapots due to its distinctive design.
"Shipiao" Yixing teapot- this zisha teapot is a traditional Chinese tea set characterized by its gourd-like or calabash-like shape, with a small top and large bottom, a sturdy and short spout, and a pyramid-shaped body that exudes elegance. Made from high-quality purple clay material, this teapot is known for its hardness and durability, as well as its stable and easy-to-use design. The short and powerful straight spout ensures a smooth and steady flow of water, while the pyramid-shaped body adds a touch of sophistication to any tea ceremony.
"Jizhi" yixing teapot has a straight cylindrical body with a shoulder, short neck, and straight spout. The handle is free-flowing and ear-shaped, while the lid fits tightly. The bottom of the pot is neatly crafted with exquisite workmanship. The overall design of the pot displays a strong contrast between thick and thin lines, as well as between straight and curved lines, giving it a deep, simple, and powerful temperament. At the same time, it also exudes a sense of elegance and grace. It seems that the "Jizhi" teapot conveys a spirit of honesty and justice, daring to advise others.
The Melon-shaped Yixing teapot is a classic example of the zisha teapot. It is characterized by its unique shape, which resembles some melon , and is made of purple clay, also known as zisha clay.
"Shipiao" Yixing teapot- this zisha teapot is a traditional Chinese tea set characterized by its gourd-like or calabash-like shape, with a small top and large bottom, a sturdy and short spout, and a pyramid-shaped body that exudes elegance. Made from high-quality purple clay material, this teapot is known for its hardness and durability, as well as its stable and easy-to-use design. The short and powerful straight spout ensures a smooth and steady flow of water, while the pyramid-shaped body adds a touch of sophistication to any tea ceremony.
"Shuiping“ zisha teapot-Chinese Kung Fu tea is a traditional brewing method that involves putting a large amount of tea leaves in a teapot and only brewing with boiling water, allowing the tea juice to slowly seep out. To achieve this, the teapot must be placed in a tea bowl or tea sea, with hot water poured around the outside of the teapot, causing it to float in the hot water and allowing the tea juice to be brewed. This requires an exquisite production process, with the clay used for the spout and handle of the teapot being of equal quality. When the teapot floats on the surface of the water, it must maintain a horizontal position without tilting, hence the name "shuiping" teapot.
"Rongtian" yixing teapot takes its inspiration from the "big-bellied" Arhat in Buddhism, named after the saying "a big belly can hold the world's affairs". It is difficult to fully capture the charm of this teapot, as it requires the maker to truly understand its essence. A slightly shorter neck is added to the full-bodied teapot, while the lid is raised to a half-spherical shape, giving it a simple and childlike charm. The teapot has excellent pouring performance and is comfortable to use. Visually, it exudes a dignified and generous aura while embodying depth within simplicity.
"De" means morality，"zhong" means "bell",The bell-shaped lid and body of this zisha teapot symbolize a person with noble character, frugality, and simplicity. Owning this teapot is seen as a sign of being a true gentleman, as it represents the values of humility and refinement.
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