Handcrafted Yixing Zisha Teapot with Poetry & Floral Carvings

Product Specifications

Capacity: 180ML

Diameter: 11.0CM

Depth: 8.5CM

Material:  Zisha Clay

Food Safe: Yes

Packaging: Premium gift box

Exquisite Hongpi Long Clay: A Rare Treasure

Crafted from precious Hongpi Long clay ， this teapot embodies rarity and tradition.

Clay Characteristics:

• Scarce Material: Mined beneath the yellow stone layers of Yixing, authentic Hongpi Long clay has become increasingly rare.

• Distinctive Color: Raw clay appears reddish-brown, transforming into a vibrant vermilion when fired at high temperatures

• Unique Composition: Higher quartz content with abundant mica particles creates exceptional micro-porosity

• Tea-Brewing Advantages:
  ✓ Excellent heat retention with easy temperature control
  ✓ Naturally enhances tea flavors, perfect for both beginners and connoisseurs
  ✓ Develops richer patina and deeper red tones over time

Artistic Mastery: Poetry & Nature in Harmony

1. Carved Calligraphy - Zhuge Liang's Admonitions to My Son

• Features a hand-engraved excerpt from the Three Kingdoms period masterpiece

• Rendered in wild cursive script (caoshu), capturing the energy of ancient Chinese scholarship

• Text selection reflects wisdom for modern living:
  "Non-inaction clarifies the mind, non-attachment strengthens the will..."

2. Pear Blossom Carving

• Opposite side displays delicate pear flowers in relief

• Symbolizes purity and resilience in Chinese culture

• Combines with the poetry to create a literati aesthetic

Carving Technique:
✓ Each stroke carved pre-firing with surgical precision
✓ Depth variations create dramatic light play

Qie Gua (Eggplant) Shape: Ode to Nature

Design Philosophy:

• Inspired by the organic curves of an eggplant

• Represents the Chinese ideal of "returning to simplicity"

• Compact form fits perfectly in the palm (180ml capacity)

Functional Artistry:
✔ Rounded belly promotes ideal tea leaf expansion
✔ Short spout ensures precise pouring control
✔ Comfortable handle designed for extended use