{"product_id":"collectible-teapot-ao-xue","title":"Collectible teapot ao xue fully handmade by crafts master Zhu zhihao 175ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe name of this teapot is \"Ao Xue, 傲雪\" which carries the semantic meaning derived from the ancient Chinese idiom \"Ao Xue Ling Shuang\"傲雪凌霜 ,  a phrase that describes pines and cedars standing defiantly against bitter cold, proudly erect amid frost and snow. Master artist Zhu Zhihao 朱志豪 drew upon this theme to create this exquisite teapot artwork. The teapot is based on the form of a pine stump, personifying a pine tree that stands unyieldingly on a cliff in the midst of wind and snow. Its imagery is spirited and dynamic, while its lines are vigorous and forceful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis work by Zhu Zhihao holds significant collectible value, not only for its unique artistic merit but also for the intrinsic investment potential of the master artist himself. He maintains stringent standards for his teapot art creations, each piece is conceived with exquisite ingenuity and executed with superb craftsmanship. For decades, he has consistently devoted himself to refining his skills and advancing his artistic practice. As a result, his works are highly sought after by collectors, and their prices have continued to rise steadily in the collecting community for many years. This teapot is an investment-grade art piece that preserves and appreciates in value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSiyutao adheres to using real, untouched photos of the physical item, with no filters or editing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal Item Photos | 1-of-1 Shots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe one you see is the one you get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvide free gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0% Safe Delivery Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eSafe Delivery Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e If it arrives broken, we will replace it or refund you immediately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/collectible_teapot_5878_1_600x600.webp?v=1788178498\" alt=\"collectible teapot named ao xue on the table\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eteapot name: ao xue\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ecapacity: 175ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003efully handmade\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ematerial: authentic yuan kuang 原矿 yixing di cao qing clay from huang long mine 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/detail_5886_600x600.webp?v=1788178498\" alt=\"the body of the collectible teapot is decorated with a sculpture in the shape of a pine tree\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/detail_5885_600x600.webp?v=1788178498\" alt=\"Decorated pine branches on the collectible teapot\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/teapot_body_5888_600x600.webp?v=1788178498\" alt=\"the teapot body of the collectible teapot\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/inside_of_teapot_3_600x600.webp?v=1788344545\" alt=\"interior joint traces from the full handmade teapot\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/inside_of_teapot_2_600x600.webp?v=1788344493\" alt=\"joint traces from attaching the bottom slab during full handmade\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/inside_of_teapot_600x600.webp?v=1788344385\" alt=\"full handmade marks left on the interior of the teapot\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ethe teapot mark of the zhu zhihao 朱志豪 on the collectible teapot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/teapot_mark_5896_600x600.webp?v=1788178498\" alt=\"the teapot mark of the collectible teapot\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/teapot_master_zhu_1_600x600.webp?v=1788350661\" alt=\"yixing teapot master zhu zhihao\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eZhu Zhihao  朱志豪\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ea Prodigy of Floral-Shaped Ware in the Zisha World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBorn in 1975 in Dingshu Town, Yixing , Zhu Zhihao was immersed in the art of purple clay teapot making from an early age and possesses extraordinary artistic intuition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAfter graduating in 1995, he began his career in zisha teapot crafting, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003econsistently engaging in thoughtful reflection and bold experimentation. He excels in creating a wide variety of zisha forms, with a particular focus on flower-and-plant sculptural ware (huasuqi). His works are distinguished by vivid, expressive styles that embody the principle of \"originating from nature yet transcending nature.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThey not only employ a measured degree of artistic exaggeration but also emphasize an effortless, graceful flair. Moreover, Zhu pays great attention to utilizing the natural colors of zisha clay to enhance the artistic effect, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ethereby presenting the aesthetic value of form and shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSiyutao pick the best\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-virtual-list-items _6f2c522\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-virtual-list-visible-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_4f9bf79 d7dc56a8 _43c05b5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-message _63c77b1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-markdown ds-assistant-message-main-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSiyutao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eholds the right of first refusal over Zhu Zhihao's works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Whenever Zhu Zhihao completes a piece, Siyutao has the first pick. Only after Siyutao selects the finest, flawlessly perfect pieces are the remaining ones made available to other dealers. Siyutao only takes the very best. The condition of a zisha artwork has a significant impact on its value appreciation, the price difference between a piece in pristine condition and one of slightly inferior quality can be as much as four to five times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe condition also greatly affects later value appreciation, those in the finest condition increase in value more quickly and hold greater worth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-flex _0a3d93b\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/Authorization_certificate_1_1_600x600.webp?v=1788351207\" alt=\"Authorization certificate\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMaster teapot artist Zhu Zhihao confirms and declares that \u003cstrong\u003eSiyutao has the right of first refusal \u003c\/strong\u003eon his works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/Authorization_certificate_1_2_600x600.webp?v=1788351208\" alt=\"Authorization certificate details\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiyutao has obtained certification under China's National Geographical Indication system and has been officially authorized by the government to use the Yixing zisha 宜兴紫砂 geographical indication. Out of the tens of thousands of teaware merchants in Yixing, only three have been granted this distinction to date, and Siyutao is among them. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cnipa.gov.cn\/col\/col1388\/index.html\" title=\"China's National Geographical Indication system\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to find out more about geographical indications.\u003c\/a\u003e) This serves as solid proof that the zisha teaware sold by Siyutao is genuine Yixing ware. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/certificate_1_33cfa4f8-31a0-46e7-9620-d19a2fb50e36_600x600.webp?v=1784717044\" alt=\"Certificate of Yixing Zisha Geographical Indication Trademark issued by the Chinese government to Siyutao.\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCertificate of Yixing Zisha Geographical Indication Trademark issued by the Chinese government to Siyutao.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yixingteapot.art\/blogs\/about-us\/certified-by-the-government-of-high-quality-raw-materials-and-excellent-handicrafts\" title=\"Siyutao Teapot Food Safety Test Report from Jiangsu province Ceramics Refractory Products Quality Inspection Detection Center\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSiyutao teapots are food safe,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiyutao exclusively selects pure, raw Yixing clay, natural minerals that meet the highest food-safety standards. products are rigorously tested and certified for food-contact safety. Learn more here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yixingteapot.art\/blogs\/about-us\/certified-by-the-government-of-high-quality-raw-materials-and-excellent-handicrafts\" title=\"Siyutao Teapot Food Safety Test Report from Jiangsu province Ceramics Refractory Products Quality Inspection Detection Center\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/Food_Safety_Test_Report_4_bb0d9482-db02-40bf-89be-3f9624e0bd44_600x600.webp?v=1788011385\" alt=\"Food safety testing certificate\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping worldwide. Free shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvide certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an authentic yixing teapot from Yixing city, Ding shu town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/sample_of_certificate_9565ec79-f555-493d-8210-51019cbc6d55_600x600.webp?v=1780748245\" alt=\"sample of certificate\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esample\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eof the teapot collection certificate and authenticity certificate. Each teapot has a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunique code\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eartist signature\/seal\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSiyutao Art gallery seal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yixingteapot.art\/blogs\/about-us\/certificate-authentic-yixing-teapot\" title=\"Learn more about our Anti-Counterfeiting Certificate System\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e（Learn more about our Anti-Counterfeiting Certificate System）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis teapot is directly authenticated through physical anti-counterfeiting measures by the Siyutao Art Gallery in Dingshu Town, Yixing city，ensuring it is a fine fully handmade piece from Teapot master Zhu zhihao 朱志豪 made of natural raw ore clay, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach teapot certificate bears the artist's handwritten signature or seal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ephoto of the teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis attached to the certificate. One teapot comes with a set of certificates for easy identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly teapots that meet Siyutao's strict standards will be displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal Item Photos | 1-of-1 Shots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe one you see is the one you get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvide free gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Safe Delivery Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSafe Delivery Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e If it arrives broken, we will replace it or refund you immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SiYuTao Teapot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59868679602462,"sku":"SYTATAX175","price":6229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/collectible_teapot_5878_1.webp?v=1788178498","url":"https:\/\/yixingteapot.art\/da\/products\/collectible-teapot-ao-xue","provider":"SiYuTao Teapot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}