Commissioning by Prof Q.H., Hanoi!
《景舟石瓢》Jing Zhou Shi Piao
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!
The entire process was smooth and wonderful! Everyone I spoke to was very nice and helpful. My pot also came out beautifully and I couldn’t be happier!
Beautiful piece of work ,,, such nice attention to detail ... pours nice ... feels nice . Thankyou !!!
This is such a beautiful pot. The carving and craftsmanship is stunning. The attention to detail and the clay quality is clear. 🙇♂️
Beautiful craftsmanship.
Beautifully crafted Chu Piao with excellent balance, a precise lid fit, and a clean, fast pour. The Zhu Sha clay has a lovely texture and character, and the pot feels exceptionally refined in hand. A superb teapot and a pleasure to use.