The design of the Palace Lamp "Gongdeng" in the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty. Its prototype was a lantern, designed by an old man from Tuntou Village. Later, the Tuntou Lantern was presented as a tribute to a county-level official who took it to the palace. The Tuntou Lantern was named "Gongdeng" and became an exclusive item for the imperial palace. Later, people replaced the character "Gong" with "Palace," and it became the "Palace Lamp" we know today. The Palace Lamp teapot is designed based on this lantern, often appearing in a square shape with a fresh, natural, and elegant style that is in line with the aesthetic views of ancient people and easily accepted by modern people.
The eggplant-shaped Yixing teapot is a classic example of the zisha teapot. It is characterized by its unique shape, which resembles an eggplant, and is made of purple clay, also known as zisha clay.
"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.
The design of the Palace Lamp "Gongdeng" in the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty. Its prototype was a lantern, designed by an old man from Tuntou Village. Later, the Tuntou Lantern was presented as a tribute to a county-level official who took it to the palace. The Tuntou Lantern was named "Gongdeng" and became an exclusive item for the imperial palace. Later, people replaced the character "Gong" with "Palace," and it became the "Palace Lamp" we know today. The Palace Lamp teapot is designed based on this lantern, often appearing in a square shape with a fresh, natural, and elegant style that is in line with the aesthetic views of ancient people and easily accepted by modern people.
"Duozhi" yixing teapot is a unique and distinctive shape in the world of Yixing zisha teapots. Its shape resembles a pile of spheres and hemispheres stacked together, giving it a unique and eye-catching appearance. The name "Duo Zhi" comes from the Chinese word for "stacking and linking." Due to its unique appearance, this type of teapot is commonly referred to as the "Duozhi teapot." Interestingly, the name "Duozhi" in Chinese also carries a positive connotation, meaning "many children, much happiness." This adds to the charm and appeal of this teapot, making it a popular choice for collectors and tea enthusiasts alike.
The "Persimmon" is a type of teapot that was created by many teapot makers during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China period. It is one of the most representative shapes of biomimetic and pictorial flower pots in purple sand pottery. The Persimmon teapot was a popular style during the late Qing and early Republic of China period. The teapot's belly is shaped like a round persimmon with four lobes, full and plump, symbolizing abundance and good luck in all things. The pot lid is integrated with the persimmon leaf pattern, vivid and lifelike. Because "persimmon" sounds like "matters" in Chinese, the Persimmon teapot is inspired by the persimmon fruit, with a lively and vivid design, symbolizing good luck and good fortune in all things.
"Julun" yixing teapot- this "Julun" zisha teapot is designed for practicality, with a spout that ensures smooth water flow and a handle that is easy to grip. The lid is also uniquely designed for easy removal. Despite its distinctive and eye-catching appearance, the "Julun" teapot is a functional and practical utensil that is highly valued by tea enthusiasts for its ability to brew tea effectively and efficiently. Its unique shape allows tea leaves to fully expand, releasing more aroma and flavor. The name "JuLun" comes from its shape, which resembles an upside-down cartwheel. This teapot is not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, making it a popular choice among tea lovers and collectors.
"Hehuan" means "all happy",the zisha art master- "Mansheng" was inspired by the beautiful and harmonious sound of the cymbals coming together during the celebration. He believed that this sound brought joy and happiness to people, so he used the shape of the cymbals as a model to design the Hehuan teapot. He named it after the joyous sound they made when struck together, and the teapot's unique shape and design symbolize the harmony and beauty of life.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"Duozhi" yixing teapot is a unique and distinctive shape in the world of Yixing zisha teapots. Its shape resembles a pile of spheres and hemispheres stacked together, giving it a unique and eye-catching appearance. The name "Duo Zhi" comes from the Chinese word for "stacking and linking." Due to its unique appearance, this type of teapot is commonly referred to as the "Duozhi teapot." Interestingly, the name "Duozhi" in Chinese also carries a positive connotation, meaning "many children, much happiness." This adds to the charm and appeal of this teapot, making it a popular choice for collectors and tea enthusiasts alike.
"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.
"Suyuan" refers to the simple and unadorned appearance of this type of yixing teapot, with smooth and rounded lines and no patterns or decorations. The design philosophy of the "Suyuan" purple clay teapot is to pursue a natural, simple and pure aesthetic, allowing the taste and aroma of the tea to be fully displayed, hence the name "Suyuan".
Gourd yixing teapot features a unique design. The shape resembles a gourd, with a short and slightly upward-curved spout and a half-circular handle. The lid is decorated with a loop-shaped knob. The overall design is characterized by smooth and rounded lines.
"Xubian" yixing teapot is considered one of the most challenging shapes to create in traditional handmade purple clay pottery. In fact, it's said in the industry that "one point of shaping equals one point of difficulty in forming." To create this teapot, the potter must start with a cylindrical shape and then use a "clay pat" to gently tap and flatten the clay without causing it to collapse. This requires a great deal of skill and precision in manual operation, making it a difficult and time-consuming process. Despite the challenges, the Xubian teapot is highly valued by collectors and tea enthusiasts for its unique and elegant shape, as well as its ability to brew tea with a rich and full flavor.
"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.
"Fanggu" Yixing Teapot - This zisha teapot has an antique cylindrical body shaped like a drum, with a short neck imitating the shape of a drum pot. The spout is also designed to imitate the shape of a drum pot spout, with a straight line. Its advantages include excellent heat preservation, natural color, comfortable texture, and long service life. The "Fanggu" teapot is a unique and elegant choice for tea lovers and collectors alike.
As a shape, "Ruyi" is a common pattern and object shape in traditional Chinese culture，the "Ruyi" shape represents auspicious, happiness, and good meanings in Chinese culture.
"Qinquan" yixing teapot is inspired by the standardized weights and measures of ancient China's Qin dynasty. The name "quan" refers to the weights used for measuring weight. The teapot's design is modeled after the shape of these weights. The dragon-shaped handle of the "Qinquan" teapot exudes a powerful and unyielding aura, while the pot itself embodies the same sense of dignity and strength.
"Yangtong" zisha teapot means barrel-shaped pot is a common style among the purple clay teapot varieties, and it is also a special name for a teapot style. Since its creation in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, the purple clay barrel-shaped pot has become popular due to its simple design, convenient use, easy to handle, and easy to brew tea. It has been widely accepted, appreciated, and collected by most purple clay teapot enthusiasts, and has become one of the classic traditional works of zisha teapot.
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