This is a very special pot, made by L4 Assoc Master Artist Zhang Ke.
Master Zhang Ke is under the direct high tutelage of National Grand Master of Ceramic Arts and also the next-in-line National Grand Master of The Arts, Chen Guo Liang.
Grand Master Chen Guo Liang 陈国良, 国家陶瓷艺术大师 is the ZiSha's fraternity Master and Authority on Thin-Walled Technique on making ZiSha pots. He is the Number One. He is also one of the remaining two Grand Masters and authority for Ornate pots (with all due respect and after the passing of Grand Master Jiang Rong).
This is not just made by L4 Assoc Master Artist Zhang Ke, this is made from rare and esteemed BenShan LüNi, and of amazing thin-walled technique. And this pot came out of the kiln intact and perfect. This is ALSO a Shui Ping Pot, and this floats balanced on water. Precious and to be treasured for life.
Outstanding pot.
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Yepp! That's me (and that's the pot that really does float on water - I've tried it). Honestly the shabby background of my room isn't doing the aesthetics of this pot any justice. But nonetheless it is one beautiful piece of practical art. Made from a virtually extinct type of Zisha clay, it steeps up wonderful white, green and lightly roasted TGYs. And since it is extremely thin-walled, it doesn't scorch those delicate tea leaves.
Thanks Ian for letting this pot catch my eye.
Yepp! That's me (and that's the pot that really does float on water - I've tried it). Honestly the shabby background of my room isn't doing the aesthetics of this pot any justice. But nonetheless it is one beautiful piece of practical art. Made from a virtually extinct type of Zisha clay, it steeps up wonderful white, green and lightly roasted TGYs. And since it is extremely thin-walled, it doesn't scorch those delicate tea leaves.
Thanks Ian for letting this pot catch my eye.
I’m extremely satisfied with this teapot. It’s an excellent size for brewing sheng pu’er, and the craftsmanship is beautiful. Many thanks to craftsman Gu Xiao Ming for his excellent work. I highly recommend Real Zisha to any tea enthusiast looking for a quality teapot. Thank you!
I feel so blessed and honored to own a teapot from this master. She knew my vision and created exactly what I wanted. It is beyond exquisite and it will never fail to put me in awe.
Truly special ore. Look up eggplant zini famed in the Qing dynasty. Felt slightly Sandy at first (in an unadulterated clay positive manner) but after the first few sessions the teapot is becoming more smooth and vibrant. So grateful for your craft cultural preservation!
I can't get enough of this beautiful piece: the color, the shape, the warmth while leaves are infusing, the resulting tea taste (mostly ripe Pu-erh for this one)... The best purchase I ever did, probably; I'll cherise this all my life, thank you for your work.