The small hole at the top of a teapot serves two main purposes: Balancing Air Pressure: The hole helps regulate the air pressure inside and outside the teapot, ensuring that the internal pressure equals the external atmospheric pressure. This allows...
How to Identify an Authentic Yixing Teapot 1. Listen to the Sound Yixing teapots are made from Zisha clay, which differs from ceramic or earthenware. After being fired at over 1000°C, an authentic Yixing teapot produces a deep, mellow sound—neither...
Zhuni vs. Zini Content table Origin & Nature Appearance Working Properties Texture & Sensory Experience Form & Capacity Cultural Legacy The Essence of Choice 1. Origin & Nature: Zhuni (Vermilion Clay): Non-mainstream: Found deep within the clay ore layers. Scarce &...
Nestled in the heart of Jiangsu Province, the city of Yixing has been revered for centuries as the birthplace of zisha (purple clay) teapots—a pinnacle of Chinese ceramic craftsmanship.
How to Determine the Age of an Antique Yixing Teapot: A Collector's Guide 1. Historical Documentation (文献考证) 2.Shape and Style (造型) 3. Clay Composition (胎质) 4. Craftsmanship Techniques (制作工艺) 5. Inscriptions and Seals (款识与铭刻) Conclusion -------------------------------------------------------------- Authenticating and dating antique...
