"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.
I've been using this yixing teapot for a few weeks now, and I have to say, it's fantastic. The design is lovely, and the functionality is great. The lid fits perfectly, and the pour is smooth. It's a joy to use and adds a touch of elegance to my tea time. Definitely a worthwhile purchase.
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"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.
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.
"Xiaoying" yixing zisha teapot - This zisha teapot embodies the Chinese values of peace, harmony, and pursuit of happiness. Its name "xiaoying" means "smiling and peaceful," reflecting an optimistic and open-minded attitude. Although the teapot itself does not have a smile, its pot body exudes a sense of joy and contentment, making the viewer feel its "smile" meaning.
"wendan" in Chinese refers to softness, appearance, and demeanor, while "dan" refers to the female roles in traditional Chinese opera. To literati, the charm and style of the "wendan" teapot are comparable to the beauty of a woman's shoulder, soft and boneless, like the alluring curves of "Xishi", exuding a natural grace and charm. The "wen" in "wendan" represents the soft, delicate appearance of the teapot, while the "dan" represents the feminine qualities that the teapot embodies. The "wendan" teapot is highly valued for its unique and elegant shape, which exudes a natural beauty and grace that is reminiscent of the beauty of a woman.
"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.
"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.
"Linghua" Yxing teapot is adorned with diamond-shaped patterns all over its body, with the lid seamlessly integrated into the design. The lid is composed of six petals that are symmetrically arranged, and the edges are sharply defined, creating a beautiful and charming appearance. The teapot design evolved from the Line Yun teapot, with the bridge handle blending in with the diamond petals. The spout is shaped like a diamond flower, with a natural curve that is easy to hold. A waistband is tied around the center of the teapot, and the diamond lines intersect perfectly from top to bottom. The lid can be rotated to fit securely on any of the six sides, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of this teapot.
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.
"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.
"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.
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.
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.
"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.
The design of the "Xubian" zisha teapot is a combination of the elements of the "Xubian" and the "Gongdeng". "Xubian" refers to the flat shape of the body of the pot, while "Gongdeng" refers to the shape of the lid of the pot, which is like a palace lamp. This design not only retains the characteristics of traditional purple clay pots, but also adds some new elements, making the "Biandeng" more ornamental and collectible.
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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