Yixing Purple Clay Boat Teapot

This purple clay teapot is made of Di Cao Qing (底槽清) clay, one of the top quality clay material among Yixing clay. The teapot is in the shape of a boat, meaning smooth sailing. Two different colors of clay are selected to blend with each other to form natural patterns, similar to water ripples, cloud patterns or woven patterns. The unique texture shows the characteristics of natural clay and enhances the ornamental value of the teapot. The teapot is dignified and well-proportioned. It is an ideal choice for tea art lovers and purple clay teapot collectors.

- Features:
Appearance - The body of the teapot has smooth lines, elegant shape, warm color, and unique texture decoration, which adds visual beauty and artistic sense.

Practicality - Ergonomic design, it offers a comfortable grip and stable pouring. The spout is short and powerful, pouring water smoothly and cut the water neatly. The lid fits tightly with the mouth, which helps to maintain the temperature and aroma of the tea soup.

Good breath-ability - The double-pore structure of the purple clay teapot makes the tea soup mellow and fragrant, locks in the tea aroma, and enhances the tea drinking experience. Suitable for all kinds of tea.

Packing - Come with a beautiful gift box and certificate, it is a wonderful gift for parents, friends, family, weddings, decorations, parties and tea lovers.

- Materials:
Purple Clay: Di Cao Qing (底槽清).
Produced in Huanglong Mountain, Yixing, Jiangsu. This clay has a pure texture and evenly distributed particles, and turns a warm russet color after firing. Its unique porous structure enhances the taste of tea by balancing oxidation and aroma retention. The teapot will becomes smoother and brighter over time.

- Craftsmanship:
 The teapot is fully handmade, using traditional craftsmanship to ensure uniform shape, smooth lines and delicate touch. The high temperature of over 1200℃ makes the teapot structure more stable and the color lasting.

- Size & Capacity:
Teapot: Diameter 15.2 cm (5.98 inches), Caliber 5.8 cm (2.28 inches), Height 6.7 cm (2.64 inches), 300 ml (10.14 oz).

- Teapot Maker: Jiang Jingming is a Chinese ceramist and a member of the Chinese Society of Arts and Crafts. Born in 1965 in Yixing City, he was influenced by the profound and long purple clay culture, he has a strong interest in purple clay since childhood. In 1982, he engaged in pottery creation, and study ceramic modeling design in the Academy of Arts and Crafts. His master is Fan Yongliang, a master of ceramic art in Jiangsu Province. He focus on learning purple clay technology. Under the guidance of famous teachers, and study and practice hard, his craft techniques become higher and more skilled, and his works pursue beautiful shape and smooth lines. In spirit and verve, both inherit the tradition and focus on innovation, it reflecting the elegant temperament and profound cultural heritage. He is good at full handmade, and his works "Lotus Pot", "Love Pot" and "Junzhu Pot" have won the third prize of Yixing Pottery Festival for three consecutive times, and other works have been collected by many museums, and are favored by pot art lovers and collectors at home and abroad.