{"product_id":"handcrafted-yixing-purple-clay-sancai-gaiwan-120ml","title":"Handcrafted Yixing Purple Clay Sancai Gaiwan 120ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8523\/4712\/files\/thin-walled-fully-handmade-yixing-gaiwan.jpg?v=1775051757\" alt=\"Thin-walled fully handmade Yixing lidded bowl demonstrating traditional throwing and finishing techniques\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e120ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003egaiwan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e9.4cm, saucer 10.9cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003egaiwan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e.0cm, saucer 1.9cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eYixing Purple Clay （Zini Clay）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Safe: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium gift box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8523\/4712\/files\/yixing-gongfu-tea-lidded-bowl.jpg?v=1775051907\" alt=\"Gongfu tea lidded bowl with wide mouth design for leaf observation and heat control\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lidded bowl is crafted from \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal Yixing purple clay\u003cspan\u003e （Zini clay), the most representative material in the Zisha tradition. Sourced from the Huanglong Mountain mining region in Dingshu, Yixing, Zini is prized for its balanced composition of quartz, mica, and iron oxides . The clay body exhibits a refined, uniform texture when properly processed, with natural granularity visible under close inspection. Its moderate iron content gives the fired ware a warm, earthy purple-red tone that deepens with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe clay is prepared through traditional methods—weathered, milled, screened, and aged—to achieve the fine, workable consistency required for thin-walled construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece follows the classic \u003c\/span\u003eSan Cai\u003cspan\u003e (\"Three Talents\") lidded bowl format, representing the harmony of Heaven (lid), Earth (bowl), and Humanity (saucer) . \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lid features a hand-pinched cabbage-shaped knob—a distinctive decorative element that adds both visual interest and practical function.This level of detail demonstrates the maker's skill, as forming a three-dimensional sculptural element on a thin-walled lid requires precise control of clay moisture and drying time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thin-wall construction is a technical achievement in Yixing pottery. While Zisha clay is typically worked to substantial thickness for durability, thin-walled pieces require greater skill to maintain structural integrity during forming, drying, and firing. The result is a lightweight lidded bowl that retains heat efficiently without excessive weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZini clay's dual-porosity structure—microscopic open and closed pores—creates a breathable yet watertight body, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuitable for a wide range of tea types:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOolong teas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – wide mouth allows leaf expansion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu-erh tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – breathable clay supports aging characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack and white teas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – neutral clay does not alter delicate flavors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all Yixing Zisha, this lidded bowl is best \u003cstrong\u003ededicated to one type of tea\u003c\/strong\u003e to allow the clay to develop harmonious seasoning. Clean by rinsing with warm water after each session. The thin walls require careful handling during cleaning to prevent impact damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8523\/4712\/files\/traditional-chinese-yixing-gaiwan.jpg?v=1775051931\" alt=\"Traditional Chinese Gaiwan with fitted lid and stable saucer for precise pouring\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"saanwustudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51897942180120,"sku":"TP010426C-002","price":125.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8523\/4712\/files\/yixing-zini-san-cai-gaiwan.jpg?v=1775051688","url":"https:\/\/saanwu.com\/products\/handcrafted-yixing-purple-clay-sancai-gaiwan-120ml","provider":"saanwustudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}