Recommending the Award-Winning Fully Handmade Yixing Zisha Teapot · Qu Pot
For those who truly appreciate Yixing zisha teapots, a fine teapot is never just a vessel for brewing tea.
It carries history, craftsmanship, and aesthetics — a piece that can accompany you for years and is truly worth collecting.
Today, we would like to introduce the Qu Pot, a teapot of great significance in the history of zisha.
Handcrafted entirely by legendary Yixing zisha master Yang Junbao, each piece deserves to be appreciated with care.
Why Is This Qu Pot Worth Owning?
1. A Zisha Teapot That Truly Breaks the Rules
Throughout the centuries-long history of Yixing teapots, the Qu Pot is one of the very few forms that completely breaks away from traditional structural logic.
No straight lines across the entire body
Formed by a single continuous curve
Inspired by the shape of a snail in nature
From a bionic perspective:
The spout represents the snail’s head
The body mirrors the snail’s form
The space enclosed by the arched handle resembles the snail’s shell
Viewed from any angle, the teapot remains fluid, gentle, yet full of tension.
This balance between line and surface is precisely what makes the Qu Pot so captivating.
2. A Gold Award–Winning Form, Once Auctioned for RMB 3.68 Million
The original Qu Pot won the National Ceramic Design Gold Award in 1990
It also received awards at international art exhibitions
In 2012, the original piece was auctioned for RMB 3.68 million
Between the late 1980s and early 1990s, it was exhibited at the United Nations and in Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand
It is not only recognized as an artwork, but also widely regarded as a milestone in modern Yixing zisha aesthetics.
3. Handcrafted 1:1 Replica by the Master Himself
The Qu Pot you see today is a 1:1 handcrafted replica, personally made by Yixing zisha artist Yang Junbao.
This is one of the very few gold award–winning teapot forms still personally recreated by the master.
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It is not molded, not mass-produced, but:
Fully hand-built through traditional shaping techniques
Extremely demanding in curve proportion and balance
Far more difficult to produce than conventional teapot forms
For this reason, Qu Pots cannot be made in large quantities.
4.The Unique Charm of Zisha Clay
Yixing zisha clay is sourced from Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China, and is internationally recognized as one of the finest materials for teapot.
Its unique double-porosity structure allows the teapot to gradually absorb tea aromas over time.
With continued use, a natural patina gradually forms inside the teapot.
This depth of character, formed through years of use, is something no other material can replicate.
5. How to Use and Care for This Teapot
Recommended teas: Oolong, Pu-erh, and black tea that benefit from deep, layered brewing
One pot, one tea is strongly recommended to preserve purity of flavor
Rinse with warm water after use; avoid detergents to protect the clay’s absorbent qualities
Regular use and natural air-drying will help develop a beautiful patina over time
5.More Than a Teapot — A Piece Worth Collecting
This Qu Pot represents:
A breakthrough in traditional Yixing teapot craftsmanship
The fusion of master-level aesthetics and modern ceramic art
A piece that can be used, admired, and collected
Whether for personal use, as a gift, or as part of a collection, it is truly something special.
