Clay-Painted Yellow Xishi Style Duan Ni Yixing Teapot
210mL
- Capacity: 210mL
- Origin: Yixing County, Jiangsu Province
- Style: Xishi (西施) shape
- Material: Duan ni (段泥) – Unglazed yellow Yixing clay
$225.00
2 in stock
A colorful Xishi style yixing teapot made from dark yellow duan ni clay in a deep, rich goldenrod color. The surface of this slightly asymmetrical round pot is very smooth, only interrupted by a slightly raised design of a simple koi fish and lotus leaf on one side. Both have been painted onto the body of the pot in Yixing clay paint, the koi in subtle purple zi ni clay and the floating lotus leaf in muted green. This pot is a testament to both the natural beauty of Yixing clay and the artistry of its sculptors and painters.
The teapot’s short spout and the inset strainer bulb hidden behind the spout make for a very smooth, unbroken stream when poured.
About Yixing Clay
Yixing clay from Yixing County is prized for its high levels of iron, which holds heat and is said to improve flavor.
Unglazed Yixing clay absorbs aromas and flavors easily, and the tea you make in it seasons it over time. To keep within a similar flavor profile, most people dedicate a specific teapot for brewing just one type of tea, like rock wulong or sheng puer.
To clean, just rinse your pot off with boiling water. Avoid washing with soap.
