Commissioning by Dr C.S, Sherman Oaks, California,
《六方笑樱》"Liu Fang Xiao Ying",
1. Between 240-270ml,
- crafted from Our Cao Family's Min Guo Lü Ni 民国绿泥 (comprising the rare and pure 100% Ben Shan Lü Ni) endorsed by Premier Master Cao An Xiang 曹安祥背书),
- to be crafted by L4 Assoc Master Artist Zhang Ke 助理工艺美术师, 张轲。
2. FILTER:
~ Hand-pushed filter to be as spherical as possible,
ENGRAVING (Patron is right-handed):
3. Engraving of the Bamboos to be facing the Guests, the style and layout to be the same as this Jing Zhou Shi Piao,

4. Engraving, to be facing the Patron,
~ Of the Poem "山中問答" by 李白:
問余何意棲碧山,
笑而不答心自閒。
桃花流水杳然去,
別有天地非人間。
5. Engraving of patron's initials "Q.H." to be on the internal base of the teapot, to be engraved THICKER so as to be more visible for this Min Guo Lü Ni work.
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Video and Paper certification for Prof Q.H. for this commissioning. After receipt of the pots, Assoc Master Zhang Ke, for link up with you the patron via Video Streamyard call to certify and chat regarding these two works!
Congratulations to Prof Q.H.!
Our Cao Family gratitude to you for your kindest patronage and adoption of these ZiSha Art and works!
As always very good communication and product is as described authentic and pure handmade
Amazing quality and well made for good price. Fit of the lid is perfect, and it will not dall off from tilting to pour tea
Craftsman Gu Xiao Ming's work with this piece is incredible. I am so thankful to have a piece as well made as this in such a small size for my expensive teas.
I'm very happy with this purchase, the clay is good and really have a softening effect on sheng puher. The craftsmanship is excellent and the communication and advice from the seller were very useful. Thank you!
Stunning teapot. The pictures don't do it justice. I'm pleased to have been allowed to add it to my collection.