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 to show a person in a creative way.
The teapot’s body is round and strong. The bottom part is made smaller. All the main lines—the lid, the spout, and the handle—are on the top part. A clear line divides the upper and lower sections. This line makes the bottom always look dark, as if in shadow. This is very true to real life. When we see a fisherman from far away, we hardly notice his lower body.
Also, the light changes how the color looks. The clay is the same color all over. But the top looks brighter and the bottom darker. This makes the teapot more real and beautiful.
The lid looks like a hat. This hat is rare in daily life now. Only some older people in villages still wear it. So, the teapot saves a memory of history.
The teapot has a simple and clean shape. The handle looks like a person’s arm—natural and relaxed. It is a great work of abstract art.
Another special part is the spout. It is very long and straight. It makes the teapot stand out. But a long spout can make pouring hard. To solve this, the water hole is placed lower. The spout is thinner than the hole. This helps water flow better. Also, the lid hides the real tea opening. So the opening is higher than it looks. This smart idea helps the long spout work well.
The Li Mao teapot is a classic Yixing teapot. It is both useful and artistic. It is perfect for tea lovers who like simple and meaningful art.
