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.
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.
"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.
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