Yixing Zisha Handmade Zhuni Clay Qinquan Teapot

The Origin of "Qinquan" - A Measurement Standard Spanning Millennia

The name "Qinquan" derives from China's first unified system of weights and measures established during the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE). The teapot's form replicates a bronze counterweight from that era, featuring:
• A body shaped like an ancient scale weight
• A knob resembling the weight's top loop
• A straight spout evoking a hanging needle

After unifying China, Emperor Qin Shi Huang standardized measurements using "quan" (权) as the official weight - symbolizing centralized authority. Qing Dynasty master potter Shao Daheng first adapted this form into a teapot, embedding political wisdom into tea culture.

Rare Clay Material
• Made with Zhao Zhuang zhuni clay from Huanglong Mountain - the "King of Vermilion Clays" with 15% iron content
• Aged for 3 years to achieve 25% shrinkage rate
• Fired to a distinctive imperial tangerine hue
• Surface exhibits pear-skin texture as smooth as an infant's skin

100% Handbuilt Craftsmanship
• Constructed using the traditional slab-joining method:

• Body, spout, and handle shaped separately

• Precision assembly without molds
  • Interior shows hand-paddling marks - proof of authentic craftsmanship
  • Fired at 1300℃ to produce metallic resonance