Ru Kiln Celadon Collectible Xi Shi Teapot

This teapot is called the Xi Shi teapot, named after the shape that resembles the full breasts of the ancient Chinese beauty, Xi Shi. Due to the original name's inappropriateness, it was later simply referred to as the Xi Shi teapot.

A significant feature of Ru Kiln is the use of "support pins." Before firing, if a glaze-covered ceramic piece were placed directly on the kiln shelf, the glaze at the bottom would stick to the shelf, causing the glaze to peel off and leaving the base of the ceramic unglazed and rough. This roughness could damage furniture surfaces, especially valuable pieces. To solve this problem, ancient craftsmen developed the method of using support pins. The glazed ceramic was placed on a base with sharp pins, leaving only tiny sesame seed-sized marks where the ceramic separated from the pins after firing. This achieved full glazing of the ceramic while also protecting the furniture surface. This support pin technique has been carried on to this day, and this teapot also uses this technique.

The Ru Kiln celadon Xi Shi teapot is a teapot rich in cultural heritage. Its shape symbolizes the gentle beauty of the ancient Chinese beauty Xi Shi, and its craftsmanship inherits the exquisite skills of ancient Ru Kiln artisans. Ru Kiln is renowned for its unique celadon color and fine glaze quality, and the support pin technique is a key feature of Ru Kiln. Through this technique, the bottom of the teapot retains sesame seed-sized support pin marks, ensuring a smooth and complete glaze surface while preventing damage to the table. This craftsmanship not only showcases the wisdom of ancient artisans but also gives the teapot high collectible value.