"Chuan Lu" Zisha Teapot The Chuan Lu (传炉) is one of the most iconic shapes in Zisha teapot history. Originally a classic round design, it evolved into the Square Chuan Lu by the late Qing Dynasty. Nicknamed "Four-Legged Pig," its form pays homage to...
The "Monk's Hat" Teapot (僧帽壶) – A Classic of Zisha Art Origin and Design The "Monk's Hat" teapot (僧帽壶) gets its name from its spout, which resembles the hat worn by Buddhist monks. This design first appeared during China’s Yuan...
The Shi Piao teapot traces its origins to the "stone dipper" named by the poet Su Shi. Over time, it evolved into various styles, yet no matter the changes, its timeless elegance and refined character remain unchanged. The Ping...
zi sha hu Zi Sha Hu is a type of earthenware teapot from China. It first appeared in the Song Dynasty and became very popular during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. With a history of hundreds of years, it is a traditional Chinese teapot that originated in Yixing, Jiangsu...
The Legendary Gongchun Teapot Housed in the National Museum of China, the Gongchun Teapot is an invaluable treasure of China's tea culture. The story of this teapot is inseparable from the renowned patriotic democrat and industrialist Chu Nanqiang from Yixing,...
Imperial Ming Yongle Blue and White "Dragon and Clouds" Ever This exquisite blue-and-white ever, adorned with a five-clawed dragon, was crafted exclusively for the Yongle Emperor (r. 1403–1424). Its refined form and masterful decoration represent the pinnacle of Ming dynasty...
