Dear Friends,
This is the Han Tang Shi Piao 汉堂石瓢, created by National Grand Master of The Arts: 徐汉堂 Xu Han Tang. This is one of his proudest moment, and proudest creation. It has gained respect from our YiXing ZiSha fraternity, championing and combining four strong adjectives altogether in its reverence: Austere, Gentlemanly, Oriental and Stately. Combining curves, stylishness and yet exuding old Oriental charm in spades. Ever since its debut into the ZiSha fraternity, it has swiftly established itself as one of the mainstay Giants of the Shi Piao variations! Only a very well-trained, experienced and skilful Craftsman will be able to understand the curves and proportions perfectly, and here beautifully captured and crafted by Craftsman Gu Xiao Ming!
This latest Han Tang Shi Piao newly presented to you now by our Collaborative Craftsman Gu Xiao Ming who have brought your delightful Xi Shi's in the past two months! Gu Xiao Ming has now settled in excellently with us after having been "roped in" by our Craftsman Chen Fa Chu in early 2024, all to be in a happy team dedicated to providing, serving and interacting with all of you through their craft, and enabling your full Chinese Tea experience! Tea + Fully-Handmade ZiSha Art.
Here in this Han Tang Shi Piao, Craftsman Gu also conscientiously sculpted a 手推内球孔 Hand-Pushed Spherical Filter to increase the number of filter holes for a solid and fast pour of tea out and with better catching of tea leaves at the bottom fast while allowing tea to flow out from the upper holes.
Craftsman Gu Xiao Ming 顾小明 thanks you dearest friends for your grandest support to the honest and dedicated Craftsmen left to fend the Fully-Handmade ZiSha Art. Enjoy his diligence, excellent handwork with this Han Tang Shi Piao and let his work accompany you on your tea journey!
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Craftsman Gu's two teapots, this and a DiCaoQing Xishi, are my first Yixing teapots and I could not be happier with them. They are a delight to hold, use, and admire. The effect on the tea, even in a blind taste test, is remarkable, bringing out the best in every pu-erh I've enjoyed with them, by myself or with friends and family. The whole team at Realzisha has been so sweet, responsive, and understanding, and my next teapot will definitely be from them as well. Thank you, everyone!!
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.