Commissioned work for Mr P.J.:
1) ZiSha work "Tian Gua 甜瓜" , targeted volume 90-100ml, made with Min Guo Lü Ni (comprising Cao Family's 100% Pure Ben Shan Lü Ni 本山绿泥) and to be crafted by L4 Assoc Master Artist Zhang Ke 助理工艺美术师, 张轲。
This ZiSha work crafted by L4 Assoc Master Artist Zhang Ke, utilising Cao Family's very immaculate, rare and esteemed 100% BenShan LüNi (which even Huang Long Yuan 黄龙源 company is keeping for Grand Masters and not selling anymore). Precious and to be treasured for life.
After the commissioning project was received by Zhang Ke, and in view of the small volume requested by Patron Mr P.J., Zhang Ke has specially designed and crafted the handle to be more encompass more horizontal curves, so as to increase the aperture for the finger to go through and lift up the pot! The pot will still look proportional, with svelte parts and, proportional and cohesive overall!
Video and Paper certification for Mr P.J. for this commissioned work. Assoc Master Zhang Ke will address you and write your name in the Certificate, and after receipt of your pots, he will link up with you via Video Streamyard call to certify and chat with the patron, you, regarding this Work.
Congratulations to Mr P.J.! Assoc Master Zhang Ke thanks you for your kindest patronage and adoption of his Art and works.🎋
Gorgeous pot, so expertly crafted, with magical effect on tea. I’m in awe!
I am delighted with my new teapot from realzisha. It is well made, elegant and the perfect size. I am looking forward to using it often.
After spending months searching through Facebook Marketplace and other online marketplaces, I realized how difficult it is to find an authentic Yixing teapot. Most listings were either obvious replicas, had questionable descriptions, or simply weren’t what I was looking for.
In the end, I decided to order from RealZisha, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision.
I purchased the Qing Shi Li Mao Hu (清式笠帽壶), 214.9 ml, made from Tai Xi Lao Zi Ni (台西老紫泥), handcrafted by craftsman Zhu Shu (朱舒), with pine and calligraphy engraving by craftsman Wo You (卧游).
This teapot was exactly what I had been searching for: over 200 ml in capacity, a beautiful and less common traditional shape, and a clay with the deep, elegant color I had always wanted.
When it arrived, I was genuinely impressed. The craftsmanship exceeded my expectations. The proportions, balance, lid fit, finish, and the way it feels in hand are all exceptional.
I would like to sincerely thank Zhu Shu for creating such a beautiful teapot. The quality of the workmanship is remarkable, and every detail reflects great skill and dedication. I am equally impressed by Wo You’s engraving. The pine and calligraphy are elegant, beautifully executed, and perfectly complement the shape of the teapot.
Finally, thank you to the entire RealZisha team. Your passion for authentic Yixing craftsmanship and the respect you show to the artisans behind each piece made this purchase truly special. This is a teapot I will treasure for many years, and I look forward to enjoying countless sessions of Wuyi oolong with it.
This teapot is so nice! Brews awesome tea!
It’s the first truly hand made teapot made of yixing clay that I bought.
The second I saw it I knew right away that I needed it. I was confused about the engraving (couldn’t translate it with any tool available), reached out to the RealZisha team directly - and how surprised I was when in several minutes I got a warm, precise, elaborate reply and conversation overall! They not only helped me with the translation, but also educated me on where the phrase came from, that it’s a Chinese handwriting, and many many more. Truly wholesome experience!
And the teapot itself - I’ve just finished drinking my Sheng from it. I had no idea the tea flavor might be so different depending on the teapot. The teapot is an absolute piece of art, with perfect pour, with perfect engraving, with perfect lid fit - there’s literally nothing I could possibly complain about.
I’m very grateful to the whole RealZisha team and especially to the masters Wang Hui (the craftsman) and Yi De (engraving). Thanks for so lovely first experience with yixing craftsmanship! 谢谢 🫶🏻🍵