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Variations and slight imperfections are part of the charm of these hand-finished Asian teapots. |
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Variations and slight imperfections are part of the charm of these hand-finished Asian teapots. |
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Hands down, this is one of the most amazing, fabulous YiXing designs...EVER! Ms. Yin Qifen chose a fairly traditional subject of dragons, but created a completely unique and very fun teapot. The dark zisha clay is organically dynamic and the perfect foundation for a magnificent dragon as he curls around the teapot forming both the handle and the spout with a tiny little dragon perching on the lid. The details are extra fine and lend to the dignity of the overall design. The artist's chop marks appear on the base and inside the lid. The teapot will actually hold a bit more than the declared 18 ounce capacity, but water may spill from the extra generous spout so I recommend filling to about 3/4" from the top. $130.00 Add to cart! |
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"Calendar" - 7.5 ounces
(~1+ cups)
"Eight Diagrams"
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Ms. Qian Hua Fang is from a very accomplished YiXing family famous for creating generations of fine YiXing ware. She studied with many eminent artists, achieved status as an Assistant Craftsman and now produces unique, sophisticated works of art for tea enthusiasts. $180.00 Add to cart! |
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"Loving Sea" - 8 ounces (~1 cup) This absolutely gorgeous, high-handle YiXing teapot is crafted using velvety dark chocolate brown clay and a light stippling of sandy dots waving around the faceted body. I love the flat, wide shape and the high, squared handle. The lid seats beautifully and the pour is perfect. Assistant Craftsman Ms. Qian Hua Fang is a young artist from a very old YiXing pottery family and has studied with many famous masters. This teapot comes with an authenticity certificate.
$170.00 Add to cart! |
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The smooth round body of this teapot is fabulously, and unexpectedly, juxtaposed with a clawed dragon splayed across the front. Tea is poured out his mouth as he hangs on, claws firmly dug in to keep him in place. Ms. Feng did a beautiful job of showcasing the awesome dragon while also taking great care to make the rest of the teapot warm and inviting. This chocolate brown teapot comes with an authenticity certificate. Ms. Feng Yao Feng, an YiXing Assistant Craft Master, began creating teapots at the age of 16 and went on to study with the great Master Li Chang Hong. Also by this artist "Bamboo Box".
$170.00 Add to cart! |
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Crafted from smooth, chocolate brown zisha clay, all aspects of this design are wonderfully rounded and comfortable. On one side, a hand etched scene depicts a house nestled amongst trees with mountains in the background. The other side has carved Chinese characters from top to bottom. Ms. Qian Hua Fang is from a very accomplished YiXing family famous for creating generations of fine YiXing ware. She studied with many eminent artists, achieved status as an Assistant Craftsman and now produces unique, sophisticated works of art for tea enthusiasts.
$155.00 Add to cart! |
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Anyone familiar with YiXing Craft Master Da Zhou's work understands the intense effort and attention to detail that goes into each of his teapots. Dragons often play a key role and there are nine total displayed on the body of this pot. The main dragon bursts forth on one side surrounded by three dragons with teeth bared waiting to attack. On the opposing side five dragons battle with balls of fire, bodies intertwined in the roiling sea. The high quality golden yellow zisha clay gives an elegant, antique appearance with a rich feel and satiny soft smoothness. It reminds me of creamy butterscotch. Da Zhou's chop marks (artist's stamp) appear on the handle, inside the lid and on the base.
$115.00 Add to cart! |
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"River Stone" - 5.5 ounces (~1 cup) Assistant Craft Master Cheng Zhi Hao took one of nature's simplest shapes, a river stone, and gave it his unique twist. Smooth, gently curved features are decorated with geometric style lines to give an almost cracked effect. The result is a natural, and at the same time modern, charcoal brown teapot perfect for your highest quality tea. This teapot comes with an authenticity certificate. $86.00 Add to cart! |
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Teapots don't get much cuter than this one. The baby elephant is proudly perched on the parent elephant's back. Mom's, or Dad's, trunk becomes the spout while the tail curls back in to form the handle and four 'feet' support the duo. The details are fabulous, from the tusks to the ears. The inside of the lid and the base of the pot display the artist's chop marks (stamps).
~Crafted by Da Long
$94.00 Add to cart! |
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"Eternity" - 8 ounces (~1-2 cups) We commissioned Ms. Xu Mai Hua, one of the youngest Craft Masters in YiXing, to create this lovely teapot for us. Each detail is beautifully crafted with all coming together to form a harmonious chocolate brown teapot. A perfectly formed ball is situated securely, yet freely, in the lid and may be spun, twisted or otherwise rotated while waiting for your tea to brew. The pour is perfect and the eight ounce size is ideal. This teapot comes with an authenticity certificate.
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"Red Dragon" - 6.5 ounces (~1 cup) Ms. Cai Zhi Lan created this fantastic little reddish brown YiXing teapot which depicts a serpent-like, highly detailed dragon on both sides. Each dragon has clouds for feet, intricately formed scales all along their bodies and mouths agape showing their sharp fangs. When looking closely, you can easily see the shadows of the artist's prints as she carefully formed every bit of this amazing teapot. $74.00 Add to cart! |
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"Bamboo Box" - 19 ounces (~4 cups) Ms. Feng Yao Feng, an YiXing Assistant Craft Master, began creating teapots at the age of 16 and went on to study with the great Master Li Chang Hong. Here she has crafted this original square bamboo teapot design of larger than average size and of extra high quality. The bamboo motif edges all four corners with the terminals rising from the top for added interest and down on the bottom to form the feet. A bamboo twist serves as the knob and the bamboo theme continues as it forms the spout and comfortable handle. All remaining surfaces are velvety smooth and free of design. This teapot comes with an authenticity certificate. $98.00 Add to cart! |
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"Dream of the Red Chamber" - 7 ounces (~1 cup) This stunning and unique charcoal brown teapot depicts a scene from one of the most famous novels to ever emerge from China, "Dream of the Red Chamber". Using shades of gold, the ladies Bai Yu and Bao Chai are beautifully hand applied to both sides of the pot. Their intimate meeting takes place in a secluded, traditional garden framed with flowers and scroll work. ~Crafted by Mr. Fan Han Hui
$56.00 Add to cart! |
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"Bear" - 7.5 ounces (~1+ cups) Assistant Craft Master Hu Reng Jie, known for his wonderful animal designs, has created this simple, chocolate brown certificate teapot to showcase a happy brown bear. The pot is smooth and velvety with a bamboo style spout and a unique, free floating handle. Perched on the lid is a gentle, sitting bear with tiny, inquisitive black eyes. He's highly detailed with ears, toes, nose and hair. This design is an excellent example of Hu Reng Jie's teapots, many of which have been exhibited internationally and featured in "Contemporary Famous Pottery Artists of China". This design comes with an authenticity certificate. $85.00 Add to cart! |
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This is such an impressive teapot. So much care and craftsmanship went into this design, you must see it to fully appreciate its beauty. Highly detailed bamboo is carefully etched onto both sides of the chocolate brown pot, as well as the lid. Then Chinese characters encircle the body and lid wishing the owner peace and happiness. Even the bottom is beautifully decorated with more joyous wishes. Great time and care went into every detail and a stunning piece of art is the result. ~Crafted by Ms. Lu Qing $88.00 Add to cart! |
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"Magpie" - 12 ounces (~2 cups) A pair of singing magpies are perched in a plum tree filled with blossoms on this lovely red Zhu Ni design created by Ms. Qian Hua Fang (see also "Loving Sea" from this artist). All details are finely etched and a variety of Chinese characters decorate the opposing side. The spherical body has a nice large handle, a snub style spout and a lovely, smooth lid. This design comes with an authenticity certificate. $69.00 Add to cart! |
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"Summer" - 10 ounces (~2 cups) Created by the YiXing craft master Mr. Zhou Rong Jing, this design strongly reflects his artistic fascination of very fine zisha clays, decorative design and color. His teapot designs have been featured in numerous exhibitions, professional literature and periodicals such as "Contemporary Famous Pottery Artists of YiXing", "Chinese Art Essence", "Century Renowned Pottery Artists", "Spirit of Pottery" and, in 1997, Mr. Jing was formally appointed to the YiXing Pottery Crafts Association of YiXing Municipal Science and Technology Commission. "Summer" is an earthy toned teapot consisting of five 'lobes'. The body is a warm, rich tan color with a milk chocolate spout, handle and knob. Plum blossoms decorate the end of the tree limb that sprouts from the body, curling in on itself to form the delicate handle. Every aspect of this teapot is perfection and beauty. "Summer" comes with an authenticity certificate and a photo of Zhou Rong Jing holding his creation. $240.00 Add
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"Five Buddhas" - 12 ounces (~2 cups) The Five Buddhas represent processes of enlightenment and
are associated with the earthly aspects of fire, sky, earth,
water and air as well as the personalities of humans; specifically
consciousness, sensation, perception, form and volition. The
Five Buddhas help guide and transform our conscious and subconscious,
hopefully awakening the very qualities that each embodies.
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