Gong Deng Yixing Zisha Teapot

Born in Jiangsu, Yixing is from an established pottery family, a recognized national arts and crafts artist, and a member of the Chinese Purple Sand Industry Association. Since childhood, he has apprenticed to Zhiqiang Bao and master Yuntang Shi. Over decades of diligent study and practice with great concentration, he produces simple, elegant, and meaningful works.

The degree of thickness for this clay is 50mm with a shrinkage ratio of 40%, which makes it difficult to shape the clay during production masterfully. After firing, the texture of the clay is dense and firm, yet delicate, while the color changes after bathing with hot water, showing a reddish-purple color. The color is bright red with a mysterious wet luster. When firing, it is easy to wrinkle, crack, collapse, and deform, and the kiln temperature control is exact, often resulting in a 30% loss. The ringing sound of the clay is an outstanding achievement. 

There should be a balance between beauty and function after quality. There is an artistic and functional standard for evaluating Yixing teapots, and tea-making should be refined by appearance alone. As tea lovers, we are propensity for shapes and styles that aid in making tea well. These classic, simple shapes are a perfect canvas to create a deep luster and patina over time.

Artist:

Hua Jun Chen (b. 1973)

Clay:

Yuan Kuang Da Hong Pao 原矿大红袍

Shape:

Gong Deng 宫灯 “Palace Lantern”

Production:

Pure Handmade

Origin:

Made in Yixing, China

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Notes:

Decorative, padded box with artist’s certification and attestation. Each handmade piece utilizes high-grade, tested clays and showcases unique variations. Please ensure the sizing is accurate, as our premium teas often require smaller teaware than expected.  

Capacity:

180ml

Size:

11.5x7x9cm

Preparation For Use:

We recommend rinsing the teapot under purified or bottled (same as for making tea) warm water twice, then filling it with boiling water and emptying it two to three times. After this preparation, the teapot is ready for use.