Born in Yixing, the capital of pottery, in 1971, he was influenced by the purple sand culture since childhood. In 1989, he entered the Zisha Craft Factory, and in 2012, he studied at Jiangsu College as an apprentice to master Xu Yanchun, where his skills further deepened. His works focus on shaping the internal structure to improve the flow of tea while strictly adhering to the classic shapes. He has won many awards in major exhibitions, and critics have published his works in tea journals many times.
The degree of thickness for this clay is 50mm with a shrinkage ratio of 40%, which makes it difficult to shape the clay during production masterfully. After firing, the texture of the clay is dense and firm, yet delicate, while the color changes after bathing with hot water, showing a reddish-purple color. The color is bright red with a mysterious wet luster. When firing, it is easy to wrinkle, crack, collapse, and deform, and the kiln temperature control is exact, often resulting in a 30% loss. The ringing sound of the clay is an outstanding achievement.
There should be a balance between beauty and function after quality. There is an artistic and functional standard for evaluating Yixing teapots, and tea-making should be refined by appearance alone. As tea lovers, we are propensity for shapes and styles that aid in making tea well. These classic, simple shapes are a perfect canvas to create a deep luster and patina over time.
Artist:
Li Juan Wang
Clay:
Yuan Kuang Di Cao Qing 原矿底槽清
Shape:
Qiu Shui 秋水 "Autumn Water"
Production:
Pure Handmade
Origin:
Made in Yixing, China
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Notes:
Decorative, padded box with artist's certification and attestation. Each handmade piece utilizes high-grade, tested clays and showcases unique variations. Please ensure the sizing is accurate, as our premium teas often require smaller teaware than expected.
Capacity:
210ml
Size:
12x9x8.5cm
Preparation For Use:
We recommend rinsing the teapot twice with purified or bottled (the same as for making tea) warm water, then filling it with boiling water and emptying it two to three times. After this preparation, the teapot is ready for use.
