The Yixing teapot takes various natural and object forms seen in daily life and designs them into teapots shapes through artistic techniques. The rules of this teapot art form are "derived from nature, but higher than nature, with the design not only having moderate artistic exaggeration, but also being intentionally stylish." Therefore, the Yixing teapot should not only have vivid imagery and simple composition, but also cleverly utilize the natural color of the Yixing clay material to enhance its artistic effect.
"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.
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.
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.
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