Antique Chinese Yixing Zisha Clay Teapot
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| Management number | 28778017 | Release Date | 2025/12/19 | List Price | $150.00 | Model Number | 28778017 | ||
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EXQUISITE!!! True antique Chinese Yixing zisha clay teapot with colorful glaze of plum blossom decorations. Also known as Zisha Hu, which is a type of unglazed stoneware made from iron-rich purple/red clays found near the city of Yixing in China's Jiangsu province.
These teapots are highly valued in Chinese tea culture for several reasons:
•Yixing clay is prized for its porous nature and high iron oxide content, which allows the teapot to absorb the essence of the tea and enhance flavors over time.
•The clay's slow heat conduction helps keep the water hot while protecting the user's hands.
•These teapots are typically hand-made using methods like paddling or the slab method, rather than being thrown on a wheel.
•The craft of making Yixing teapots dates back to the Ming Dynasty (16th century) and the pots are highly sought after by collectors.
The bottom of the pot features a seal, which is often an artist's signature or studio mark, indicating its origin and potentially the art
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Serving > Teapot |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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