Xian Piao, 200.2ml, DiCaoQing ZiNi 底槽青紫泥, by our Collaborative Craftsman Chen Fa Chu 陈法初。
This is Chen Fa Chu's brand new shape, the Xian Piao.
Here he took extreme time to SLOWLY craft the protruding lines AROUND the lid knob, and the main handle. Xian Piao also combines these detailed and functional lines, with the wholesome beauty of Jing Zhou Shi Piao: the body girth and width, beautifully coaxed and crafted curved body side wall CONTINUING with the delectable slight convex curved base! The "Wei Qi" Zi chess piece motif-ed three feet. The strong pour of the Shi Piao with its signature spout design, a constant with all Chen Fa Chu's Shi Piaos.
He uses, of course, his great quality DiCaoQing from Huang Long Shan as with all his pots. Also, savor the beautiful patina formation and changes as you steep tea with all his ZiSha works.
Excellent ergonomics:
Holding, handling and lifting the lid knob is a breeze, Decisive grip and ample distance from the hot vapors arising from the ventilating hole
Excellent GRIP on the handle. A breeze to use.
Decisive, easy and quick grip and lift off of pot. Grip interface supremely heightened between thumb-and-index finger, plus grip between index finger-and-middle finger. A breeze to use.
