张雪磊 - 助理工艺美术师 Zhang Xue Lei Level4 Assistant Master Artist.
Specialises in Austere Class 光器 and Thin-Walled Austere 薄胎光器 Pots under the tutelage of Chen Guo Liang, National Grand Master of the Ceramics.
He is the son of Cao Lan Fang 曹兰芳 , L2 Senior Master Artist.
the craftsmanship is wonderful, very clean and well made. the potbelly look on the little legs reminds me of a cauldron. it make me happy just looking at it and it makes great tea. i would purchase this again without hesitation
The team at RealZisha (Ian & Yi-Lei), Master Wang Dong Ping, and I had a video call recently, and they provided excellent interpretation and facilitation between us as we discussed this wonderful work and I asked questions about using and caring for it. We spent an hour discussing not only these points, but also how the demand for handmade ZiSha wares far outpaces the supply, and has led to the unfortunate prevalence of “Dai Gong” -
ZiSha studios fraudulently passing off less-experienced artists’ works as those of their highest-profile artists, some even going as far as just relegating these master artisans to taking photos with pots made by others so they can mark them up significantly. This video call provided extra assurance and confidence that this Qu Hu masterpiece is indeed a genuine work by these two eminently talented artisans.
Not that there could be any doubt of this tea set’s quality and craftsmanship. As others who commissioned works here have said, the photos truly do not does not do this pot and cups justice. Holding them in your hand, you can feel the consistency and balance of weight that leads to ease of use along with the ergonomic shape, which is achieved while not sacrificing any of its beauty.
I plan on featuring this prominently in life’s special occasions for years to come in addition to everyday use, and look forward to cultivating it with many tea sessions.
very well constructed. the wide open top is great for adding tea and cleanup. great size, good for solo or larger sessions. i would buy this again.
Well worth the wait!
This is my second full-handmade zisha pot, my second pot from RealZisha.com, and my second pot from Craftsman Wang Xing 王兴
It sits proudly alongside my Jing Le. I take my hat off to Wang Xing and thank him for his sublime craftsmanship. Thank-you also to the team at RealZisha.com for providing these pots and ensuring excellent customer experience.
