Teapots: A Guide by Region and Material
Teapots: A Guide by Region and Material The teapot is at the heart of tea culture. There are many kinds, which can be grouped by the country they come from or the material they are made from. Each type has...
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Yixing teapot classic shape Jing lan Content list Design Inspiration Creator Cultural Background Design Five Famous Well Curb Teapots Design Inspiration In ancient times, people often built low walls around wells—both to protect them and to add beauty. The design...
Why is this teapot called "Qin Quan"?
Why is this teapot called "Qin Quan"? The Qin Quan teapot, as the name suggests, is a Zisha teapot shaped after the weight (a counterweight for scales) used during the Qin Dynasty. After the First Emperor unified the six states...
Lian zi Teapot
The Lianzi Teapot The lianzi teapot first came to life during the Chongzhen era of the Ming Dynasty. It was inspired by the “lianzi jar” from that time. The original design had a straight mouth, a rounded shoulder, a ring-shaped...
Li Mao Teapot
Li Mao Teapot The Li Mao teapot is a famous Yixing teapot. It is designed to look like an old fisherman. He wears a large straw hat and a raincoat. He sits quietly and fishes. This teapot uses simple shapes...
The Ban Yue Teapot
The Ban Yue Teapot The Ban Yue Teapot (半月壶, Bàn Yuè Hú) was created by Chen Mansheng during the Qing Dynasty. It is one of the classic designs from his famous "Mansheng Eighteen Styles" series. The Tang dynasty poet Zhang...
