This is a highly functional teapot that will only improve with time, as the porousness of yixing clay will absorb the oils from your favorite teas. Get the best deals on yixing teapot when you shop the largest online selection at. Handmade chinese yixing zisha clay teapot artist signed. In chinas city of yixing, everyone is fluent in pottery. If you happen to be near yixing, we highly recommend to visit the yixing teapot museum to get to know more about the history. However, from the seller we know that sotheby auctioned this teapot to him, so it would not be unreasonable for us to consider the teapot as made from zisha. It doesnt necessarily mean quality teapot, and there are a lot of bad teapots from yixing too. Tea notes the daoist tea book postcard cha pu zhu quan quantity add to cart categories. If you are looking to explore tea,with friends, this teapot will be a very affordable, and loyal companion. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. I had once been thinking of writing a book by collating old materials, data, interviews with various tea masters to lay down. Brewing different kinds of tea in your zisha teapot will ruin the taste of your tea as the oils from the tea you brew is absorbed by the pots walls and is transferred to your tea every time you use it. They can also be used for green or white teas, however, the heat retention characteristics of yixing makes the brewing process extremely difficult.
Huge selections such as chinese porcelain and ceramic teapots, yixing clay gongfu teapots, glass teapots and so on. Yixing teaware is made of the purple clay, zisha clay, that is said to only occur in the yellow dragon cave of dingshan town in yixing, china. About yixing zisha teapot the first zisha teapot was created during the song dynasty in the 10th century. The yixing is named after a city in the jiangsu province of china.
Approximately five to six thousand years ago ceramic activity first emerged in the city of yixing which is located in the southern jiangsu province. Teapots of materials of glass, yixing, porcelain ceramic. Other parts of china have clay with high ferric content too. All in excellent condition except one miniature had a broken handle which has been repaired. Chinese yixing zisha teapot gourd with beetles signed. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Yixing teapot 6oz vintage zisha tea pots chinese dragon. A bit of history on yixing tea ware or zisha hu purple sand pot yixing tea pots are also called zisha hu in chinese, which translates to purple sand pot. Wan ling tea house yixing teapot special collection, aims to stock a varying range of completely handmade and handfinished chinese zisha clay teapots, from new artisans recently graduated through to well know masters and teachers. Wan ling tea house yixing teapot special collection, aims to stock a varying range of completely handmade and handfinished chinese zisha clay teapots, from new artisans recently graduated. Unfollow china yixing zisha pottery teapot to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Its a whopping 11 tall, though it might not sound all that unusual, it is.
Prior to about 1500 ce, the chinese preferred a powdered tea mixture whisked in a teabowl. Yixing clay is known as zisha, which means purple sand, as supposed to purple clay. Zisha was mined for the first time during the song dynasty, near the tai hu lake. What to consider when buying either a functional, antique, or collectible yixing teapot, including the most popular colors, price range.
Processing of raw zisha yixing clay involves removing the clay from the underlying strata, drying it under the sun in open stalls, and then pulverizing the dried clay pieces into fine particles. Tea lovers guide to the yixing teapot life is better. Yixing teapots are intended for puer, black, and oolong teas. Huge selections such as chinese porcelain and ceramic teapots, yixing clay gongfu teapots. The yixing teapot was the first pot designed specifically for brewing tea.
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The finished stoneware is usually brown or red and is left unglazed. According to the ming dynasty author zhou gaoqi, during the reign of the zhengde emperor, a monk from jinsha temple golden sand temple in yixing handcrafted a fine quality teapot from local clay. Zisha teapots with national living treasure zhou gui zhen and zhu. Teachat oldest and largest tea forum online guide to. Browse our category of wholesale yixing zisha teapot. Vessels for tea brewing take many forms, from large ceramic and glass pots used across the western world, to sidehandled japanese kyusu, to the diminutive unglazed clay teapots. About yixing teaware the cold fountain has the taste of morning, while the purple clay brings the tincture of spring mei roachen zisha hu, or. Tea journey magazine helps consumers make informed tea selections, properly prepare fine tea and better appreciate those in the tea lands who craft this remarkable beverage. This teapot will quickly begin to give back to you. Hi everyone, im daniel ho, a yixing teapot collector and i would like to share my collections with all of you here. It just means its a teapot made by one pottery tradition.
A monk in yixing handmade the teapot from local clay. Choose a sensible teapot is essential for every tea lover. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Tee kunst fantasy magic tea and books tea art anime outfits love book belle photo book illustration illustrations. Yixing teapot,yixing pot,zisha,yixing clayteapot, online. In chinas city of yixing, everyone is fluent in pottery eater.
Apr 15, 2020 other parts of china have clay with high ferric content too. Shop yixing teapot,gong fu teapot, chinese tea from china. Yixing clays consist of fine ironcontaining silt, with mica, kaolinite and varying quantities of quartz and iron ores as its main mineral constituents. Yixing clay teapot at china online museum a handbook of chinese ceramics. Jan 22, 2016 in chinas city of yixing, everyone is fluent in pottery. Feb 27, 2016 tea journey magazine helps consumers make informed tea selections, properly prepare fine tea and better appreciate those in the tea lands who craft this remarkable beverage. In this section, wan ling tea house aims to give you an overview of some of the main zisha clay types, the characteristics, clay. Huge selections such as chinese porcelain and ceramic teapots, yixing clay gongfu. Noted potters had been using the yixing clay in pottery since the song dynasty 9601279. It not only cleans your teapot but also introduces the flavour of the tea to. Annpee yixing teapot handmade zisha tea pot chinese yixing genuine black clay zisha xishi pot infusers loose tea style1 4. You will need to prepare also called seasoning a new yixing teapot before first use. Practical tips, guide, and pricing info for buying yixing.
Fashioned from purple clay, or zisha, the yixing teapot is chinas gold standard when it comes to brewing equipment. Our authentic hand crafted yixing teapots are beautiful. Yixing teapot special collection wan ling tea house we. These first yixing teapots also spelled ixing, ihsing or yihsing originated in the jiangsu or kiangsi province about 100 miles west of shanghai. Zisha teapots zisha clay types wan ling tea house we. The finished stoneware is usually brown or red and. Dragon yixing teapot dark green clay mo lu ni zisha. Yixing pot, teapot,clay teapot, zisha, yixing,chinese pot,pottery english german french russian italian korean. I had once been thinking of writing a book by collating old materials, data, interviews with various tea masters to lay down in concrete some. Tea lovers guide to the yixing teapot life is better with tea. Teapot 150ml yixing genuine zisha xishi beauty style pots tea tool red sand 3.
Such teapots soon became popular with the scholarly class, and the fame of yixing teapots began to spread. Chinese yixing zisha teapots, handmade purple clay teapot. Small chinese zisha ware teapot, guangxu period 18751908 nice decorated with bird on a blooming tree in enamel technique on yixing ceramic. It is said in china that zisha clay is worth more than gold and teapots made of this clay are prized despite their high prices due to their advantages in brewing tea. A similar teapot is illustrated in the book yixing teapots for europe by patrice valfr. Yixing teapots are meant for use with black and oolong teas, as well as aged puer tea. Contemporary chinese yixing teapots from the james t. Practical tips, guide, and price info when shopping for a yixing teapot.
Yixing means pottery made in yixing andor with zisha clay from yixing. Yixing clay teapots, also called zisha, or purple clay are made from yixing clay. Porcelain, pottery, tea book, teatool, teaware tags. Today, zisha teapots produced in yixing city are considered to be the best tool for making tea. Choose one to brew a perfect cup of your favorite tea.
Chinese yixing zisha pottery teapot in a form of pomegranate fruit, leaves and branch. Diving into the world of yixing teapots part 1 tea blog. The yixing teapot is also known as a zisha or purple clay teapot. Yixing teapot 6oz vintage zisha tea pots chinese dragon classic. Yixing teapots facts you should know oolong dragon. Dragon yixing teapot dark green clay mo lu ni zisha teapot 300 ml.
So we thought it would be fun to share a few of the rare chinese yixing pottery teapots. Handmade yixing zisha tea cups set,set of 2 ceramic tea cups with seal,large capacity tea cups for kungfu teapot,3oz100ml. Teapot is a common teaware to easily use for brewing tea. The original calligraphy on which the carvings are based is from artist yangshuos white snow book. This traditional style of tea pot originated in china, dating back to the 15th. Zisha clay comes in an often bewildering range of different types. A selection from the 100 plates featured in the book. Tea notes the daoist tea book postcard cha pu zhu quan.
In this section, wan ling tea house aims to give you an overview of some of the main zisha clay types, the characteristics, clay names and general information to help you get even more from you yixing teapot and tea wares. What to consider when buying either a functional, antique, or collectible yixing teapot, including the most popular colors, price range, and how to spot a fake yixing teapot. A unique zisha teapot of which the lid, handle and spout display a dragon theme. See more ideas about yixing teapot, yixing, tea pots. Annpee yixing teapot handmade zisha tea pot chinese yixing genuine black clay zisha xishi pot infusers loose tea style1. The reason is that even if the seller is not well versed in this field, sotheby should be able to distinguish between a real and fake yixing even if they are not capable of telling its age. Yixing clay teapot project gutenberg selfpublishing. Practical tips, guide, and pricing info for buying yixing teapots. It is said in china that zisha clay is worth more than gold and teapots.
Billy moods yixing teapots, part 1, terebess asia online tao. See more ideas about yixing, tea pots and pottery marks. Yixing teapot collection includes the book art of yixing potter. In other areas, the tea set consists of a tiny teapot the best. It was also clearly presented in the book ten merits of drinking tea that tea can create a peaceful internal world and elegant aspirations. While most are under 6 or 7 tall, on occasion they can be encountered in much larger sizes as seen above. Diving into the world of yixing teapots part 1 on january 23, 2012 january 24, 2012 by little yellow teapot in teawares and equipment some of the most treasured teawares are made from. Vessels for tea brewing take many forms, from large ceramic and glass pots used across the western world, to sidehandled japanese kyusu, to the diminutive unglazed clay teapots and porcelain gaiwans used in chinese gongfu cha traditions. This traditional style of tea pot originated in china, dating back to the 15th century, and are made from clay produced near yixing in the eastern chinese province of jiangsu. Rare chinese yixing pottery teapots, vases and scholars. Marshaln suggested a sort of official guide to yixing teapots, so let me introduce it and then anyone who is knowledgeable about the subject is more than free to chime in and do their bit. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
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