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What is yixing teapot shape bian fu 扁腹

the bian fu yixing teapot written by siyutao art team The bian fu teapot (Flat-Bellied Pot) is one of the classic forms in Yixing purple clay teapot art. It evolved from the earlier fang gu teapot (Archaistic Pot) and gets...

23 août 2026

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The Gong chun Teapot

The Gongchun Teapot: Why This Little Pot Changed Teapot History Forever written by siyutao art team If you spend any time around Yixing teapots, you’ll eventually hear the name Gongchun. To newcomers, the pot itself can look a little odd—lumpy,...

19 août 2026

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Appreciation of the Yixing Zisha “One-Pearl” Teapot

Appreciation of the Yixing Zisha “One-Pearl” Teapot The “One-Pearl” (Yilizhu) 一粒珠 is one of the classic forms of Yixing purple clay teapots, traditionally attributed to the renowned Ming dynasty potter Hui Mengchen 惠孟臣, who worked during the Tianqi 天启 and Chongzhen 崇祯 reigns (1621–1644)....

18 août 2026

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Misconceptions About Fully Handmade vs. Half Handmade Purple Clay Teapots

Misconceptions About Fully Handmade vs. Half Handmade Purple Clay Teapots First Misconception: The same clay produces the same result whether fully or half handmade. Not true. With the same clay, a fully handmade teapot has better surface luster, what masters...

24 juillet 2026

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Why is Yixing clay so expensive?

Why is Yixing clay so expensive? written by siyutao at team The high price of Zisha clay is not arbitrary; it is determined by multiple factors including scarcity, the difficulty of mining and processing, quality differences, and cultural added value....

21 juillet 2026

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Why are Zisha teapots so expensive?

Why are Zisha teapots so expensive? written by siyutao art team The high price of purple clay teapots is not determined by a single factor but by a combination of scarce clay materials, complex handcraftsmanship, lengthy production cycles, and deep...