Fully-Handmade, by our collaborative Craftsman Xu Bing 许冰, utilising Lao Zi Ni 老紫泥, size/volume of 260ml.
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This pot has the discontinuous and roughly horizontal marks in the inner walls, and these are called the: 泥凳纹 Ni Deng Wen, which are the marks left on the clay slab , complementary to the marks on the workbench of the Craftsman. During the making of FHM ZiSha pots, the Craftladies and Craftsmen will be using tools to cut the clay slabs, etc, and these leave marks on the studio workbench. Especially the first major forceful cut across the table to delineate the clay she/he wants to utilize to form the main body of the body. Thus when the craftsman subsequently pound the clay slab on the workbench, these marks will be etched onto the clay slab! Thus you are "enjoying" the additional natural hallmarks of a Fully-Handmade pot. Even a partially handmade pot will not show these marks. And those cheating Jigger-machined pots may show CONCENTRIC circular lines, usually all parallel to one another, and extremely uniform.
Again, do cherish and have fun admiring the discontinuous, roughly horizontal lines on your pot's inner walls, are called, the 泥凳纹 Ni Deng Wen "Workbench Lines/Marks" 😊🌿🎋
Craftsman Chen Fa Chu knocked it out of the park with this one. I simply adore this little teapot. Before and after drinking tea I find myself just gazing at it and wondering how a person could craft such a pristine vessel. I consider myself very fortunate to grab this teapot. Could not recommend craftsman Chen Fa Chu’s work more.
Not only did I receive the kindest and attentive support when the Teapot's delivery was delayed, when the Teapot diligently arrived I was shocked at how immaculate the quality of its craftsmanship was. The fine teaware sold on RealZisha truly is a league of its own, I have never known such beautiful handmade ceramics of this caliber before and nothing would compare to seeing it in person. The design of the "Yun Lu - Heavenly Cauldron" is so touching and expressive in its swooping curves and gentle shape, I am so moved to say it might be my favorite teapot I've ever had the opportunity to possess. Truly a treasure.
The teapot arrived much earlier than I expected. It looked clearly handmade. The lid had a very tight fit: when I held the hole on top closed with my finger, no tea would come out. I love my teapot and use it every day--thank you!
Craftsmanship and materials are both top notch. Using it daily for 30 days now; weight, pouring, heat retention are all great.
I love making Fuzhuan and Shu Puerh in this masterpiece every day. It retains heats very well and compliments these styles of tea brilliantly. It's a work of art.