Yixing Purple Clay Plum Tree Stump Teapot

The shape of this purple clay teapot imitates the plum tree stump, showing the beauty of original nature. The craftsman vividly portrayed the texture of the tree stump to give it the realist touch. The spout and handle imitate the natural curvature of tree branches, which is in harmony with the teapot, just like a work of art from nature.

- Features:
Fully handmade & Realistic details - The hand-carved carving retains the tree texture and the details are realistic. The plum blossom decoration on the lid complements the teapot perfectly.

Good stability - Narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, stable at the bottom.

Practical and ornamental - The teapot pours water smoothly without splashing, the handle is firm and comfortable to hold, filter holes filter cleanly and effectively. Practical and a beautiful home decoration.

Beneficial - Stimulate the aroma of tea leaves and lock in the fragrance of tea.

Packing - Come with a beautiful gift box and certificate, perfect for gift giving and collection.

- Materials:
Ore Purple Clay (原矿紫泥).
Selected authentic Yixing purple clay, which is fine and rich in minerals, has good air permeability and heat preservation, making the tea aroma rich and long-lasting. After being nourished by tea, it will become more and more smoother.

- Craftsmanship:
The clay material goes through multiple processes such as weathering, aging, grinding, and kneading. Fully hand-molded, after fired at a high temperature of about 1100℃-1200℃, the teapot will be sturdy, durable, and breathable.

- Size & Capacity:
Teapot: Diameter 16.2 cm (6.4 inches), Caliber 5.2 cm (2.05 inches), Height 7.1 cm (2.8 inches), 240 ml (8.12 oz).

- Teapot Maker:

Jiang Jingming, born in 1965 in Yixing, he is a Chinese ceramist and a member of the Chinese Society of Arts and Crafts. Since childhood, he has been deeply influenced by the purple clay culture, and he is very interested in the production of purple clay pots. In 1982, he engaged in pottery creation, and learn ceramic modeling design in the Academy of Arts and Crafts. His teacher is Fan Yongliang, the master of ceramic art in Jiangsu Province. He focus on learning purple clay technology. Under the guidance of famous teachers and his own hard study and hard practice, 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.