"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.
This yixing teapot is a true gem. The craftsmanship is exquisite, and the functionality is outstanding. The lid fits perfectly, and the pour is smooth and controlled. It has quickly become my go-to teapot for enjoying a peaceful cup of tea. I couldn't be happier with my purchase and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality teapot.
Daniel Kimon Oct 30, 2023
Perfect size
I recently purchased this yixing teapot, and I am thoroughly impressed with its perfect size and elegant design. It's just right for brewing a few cups of tea, and the clay material gives it a unique appeal. The pour is smooth and precise, making it a pleasure to use. It has quickly become an essential part of my tea-drinking routine, and I highly recommend it to all tea enthusiasts.
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"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.
"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.
"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.
A flattened persimmon-shaped teapot is called a "Short Pan," a slightly taller and flattened spherical-shaped teapot is called a "Medium Pan," and a teapot with a taller and pear-shaped body is called a "Tall Pan." When their daughters got married, they would give a Pan teapot as part of their dowry, hoping that their daughters would be able to live a prosperous life like "Pan Shicheng" who the inventor of the "pan" teapot. teapots that are passed down as part of the dowry are not necessarily used for brewing tea, but can also be placed on dressing tables to hold hair oil. After the female owner passes away, they are often used as burial objects to show gratitude to her family for raising her.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
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