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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
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