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  Soda Glazed Melon Edged Teapot

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  This teapot is made with special Lao Yan Mud as the material, both inside and outside covered with soda ash glaze, and semi-handmade. Its elegant shape and smooth water flow make it an excellent companion for tea drinking. The unique cracked glaze technique creates beautiful patterns on the surface as the cracks are formed by the long-term infusion of tea. Generally, the patterns created through the cracked glaze technique are unique, adding more enjoyment to the tea brewing process.

  Its special clay material, Lao Yan Mud, possesses irreplaceable advantages over other clay materials for teapot making. Lao Yan Mud is formulated by blending rock minerals and clay. The mineral components (such as quartz, mica, etc) in the clay do not melt at temperatures around 1250 degrees Celsius, resulting in the formation of voids during the firing and drying process. These irregular pores, formed due to different shrinkage rates during the final firing, do not fully vitrify. These porous structures contribute to preserving and enhancing the aroma and character of the tea, allowing the water to become fragrant and sweet when brewed.

  Besides the special mud, soda glaze is another main character of this tea pot. The soda glaze is crafted using imported raw minerals from Japan, where, through high-temperature firing, weak alkaline metal ions such as potassium, sodium, and calcium are released and incorporated into the glaze. The surface of the teapot bears tiny pores left behind by the firing process of the natural raw minerals. These breathable pores possess the unique ability to adsorb tea impurities, reduce bitterness, and maintain a refreshing, non-stuffy character, greatly enhancing the quality of the tea infusion. The result is a smoother, more delicate, and pleasantly aromatic tea experience. Upon heating with boiling water, the trace elements like boron, zinc, and lithium, found within the soda glaze, significantly soften the water quality. This effect causes the water molecules to exhibit a weak alkaline state, a characteristic not typically found in ordinary boiling vessels. This outstanding property has earned it the industry nickname – ‘the balance of regulating the body’s acid-alkaline equilibrium.’ Prolonged use of the soda-glazed miniature teapot proves highly beneficial for one’s health.

  This teapot has a simple, rustic appearance and smooth water flow. Due to the spongy pores of the Lao Yan mud which makes it can absorb the fragrance of the tea leaves, the aroma of the tea soup can easily maintain for a longer time and taste smoother and sweeter.

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  Jade Rabbit Looking at the Moon Hand-Painted Teapot

  $138.99

  This lovely teapot, adorned with the pattern “The Jade Rabbit Looks at the Moon,” is a beautiful piece that combines traditional Chinese artistry with exquisite craftsmanship.

  Design and Appearance:

  • Pattern: The teapot features an elegant design with the motif “The Jade Rabbit Looks at the Moon.” This pattern depicts two white rabbits gazing up at a full moon, surrounded by delicate bamboo leaves, creating a serene and poetic scene.
  • Color: The teapot is covered with a bright yellow glaze, featuring rich and vibrant colors. The use of famille rose technique brings the entire overglaze painting to life, making it vivid and full of charm.

  Craftsmanship and Techniques:

  • Yellow Glaze: The use of yellow glaze is a special technique in Chinese porcelain art. It involves applying a yellow pigment over the ceramic body before firing it in the kiln. This process gives the teapot its striking and vibrant yellow color.
  • Famille Rose: Famille rose, or “fencai” in Chinese, is a type of enamel decoration on porcelain. This technique uses a palette of soft and delicate colors, which are painted over the glaze and then fired at a lower temperature. The famille rose technique is evident in the detailed depiction of the rabbits, the moon, and the bamboo leaves, which are finely painted with soft and harmonious colors.

  Symbolism and Cultural Significance:

  The meaning of “The Jade Rabbit Looks at the Moon” primarily expresses deep longing for loved ones. This meaning originates from an ancient mythological story where the jade rabbit requests to reside in the Moon Palace to accompany Chang’e, thus creating the image of the jade rabbit looking at the moon. This story not only showcases the jade rabbit’s kindness and care for family but also reflects the ancients’ emphasis on family and kinship. In traditional Chinese culture, “The Jade Rabbit Looks at the Moon” is not only a symbol of the Mid-Autumn Festival but also an important cultural element for expressing longing and the desire for reunion.

  This teapot is a fine example of traditional Chinese porcelain artistry, combining the vibrant yellow glaze with the delicate and intricate famille rose painting. The “Jade Rabbit Looks at the Moon” motif adds a touch of cultural richness and poetic beauty, making it not only a functional piece for brewing tea but also a beautiful decorative item that can be cherished and admired.

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  Handmade Bluish Violet Cracked Glaze Teapot

  $135.99

  This teapot is entirely handcrafted. It is covered with an after-rain sky blue and purple crackle glaze, presenting a beautiful blue-purple hue. The iron contained inside the clay creates unique decorative lines and iron spots during the firing process, decorating the surface of the vessel with scattered dot patterns, which exude a retro and elegant vibe. The unique-shaped spout of the teapot allows for a smooth and controlled water flow.

  Besides that, the unique cracked glaze technique used creates beautiful patterns on the cup’s surface. Over time as it is soaked with tea soup, then resulting variations in the pattern make each piece truly outstanding and add more enjoyment to the tea-drinking experience.

  Attention:

  • Kiln-fired glaze variations are often unpredictable and can result in a wide range of colours from a single firing.
  • The porosity of ceramics varies depending on the materials used, the recipe, the pressure applied, the duration of pressure, the thickness of the body, the firing temperature, and the duration of firing. Generally, the finer the porcelain, the smaller the pores, while the coarser the pottery, the larger the pores.
  • Since porcelain is made from clay, the amount of iron spots present in the clay varies depending on the mineral content of the soil. These iron spots are harmless and do not affect the use of the porcelain. Removing them would require the use of chemical materials, which can be damaging to high-quality porcelain.
  • Handmade products are not perfect, and each piece can have differences in size, shape, colour, and other aspects.

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  Xi Lan Kiln Altered Teapot

  $143.99

  This small teapot is made by both kiln-fired glaze variations and cracked glaze craft. Because kiln alteration techniques enable an exciting and dynamic way to create different red colour glazes on this teacup, each teacup is unique and made by hand, with no two being exactly alike. The phenomenon of crystal formation is caused by a kiln altered in a cup, commonly known as “crystal flowers”.

  Besides that, the unique cracked glaze technique used creates beautiful patterns on the cup’s surface. Over time as it is soaked with tea soup, and the resulting variations in the pattern make each piece truly outstanding and add more enjoyment to the tea-drinking experience.

  Attention:

  • Kiln-fired glaze variations are often unpredictable and can result in a wide range of colours from a single firing.
  • The porosity of ceramics varies depending on the materials used, the recipe, the pressure applied, the duration of pressure, the thickness of the body, the firing temperature, and the duration of firing. Generally, the finer the porcelain, the smaller the pores, while the coarser the pottery, the larger the pores.
  • Since porcelain is made from clay, the amount of iron spots present in the clay varies depending on the mineral content of the soil. These iron spots are harmless and do not affect the use of the porcelain. Removing them would require the use of chemical materials, which can be damaging to high-quality porcelain.
  • Handmade products are not perfect, and each piece can have differences in size, shape, colour, and other aspects.

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