Longquan Celadon Ge-Kiln Shipiao （石瓢）Teapot

A Masterpiece of Crackled Elegance

As one of the "Five Great Kilns" of the Song Dynasty (alongside Ru, Guan, Jun, and Ding), the exact location of Ge Kiln remains one of archaeology's greatest unsolved mysteries. According to Ming Dynasty records like Xuande Bronze Manual, Ge Kiln served as an exclusive imperial kiln during Southern Song, renowned for its distinctive "golden threads and iron cracks" glaze pattern. With fewer than 100 authentic pieces extant—mostly housed in the Beijing and Taipei Palace Museums—these works are considered "the emperors of porcelain."  

Technical Secrets
A fusion of "official kiln techniques with folk kiln spirit":  
- Clay: Iron-rich zisha clay aged through 18 refining steps  
- Glaze: Longquan celadon base with agate powder, creating jade-like opacity  
- Firing: "Three-firing-three-cooling" process in dragon kilns at 1230°C±10°C  

Product Highlights: 
- Iconic "Golden Threads & Iron Cracks" – Each piece showcases the legendary Ge Kiln glaze pattern, where natural black fissures ("iron cracks") intertwine with delicate amber veins ("golden threads") that deepen over time with tea infusion.  
- Classic Stone Dipper Shape – Inspired by the timeless Shi Piao(石瓢) design from China's tea culture golden age, featuring perfect 45° angled spout for precision pouring and ergonomic bamboo-knot handle.  
- Antique Cream Glaze – Meticulously formulated(米黄)celadon achieves a soft, parchment-like warmth reminiscent of Song Dynasty imperial wares.  

Ideal for collectors seeking a functional heirloom that bridges 12th-century aesthetics with contemporary tea science.