Stone Scoop Guangxi Nixing Teapot
300mL
- Capacity: 300mL
- Origin: Guangxi Autonomous Region, China
- Style: Shipiao (“stone ladle” 石瓢)
- Material: Unglazed Nixing clay
$150.00
1 in stock
This traditional scoop-shaped teapot is made from stunning unadorned Guangxi Nixing clay in an entrancing color gradient of bronze and black. Its short, straight spout directs an incredibly smooth and controlled stream of water when poured. This spout design is part of its traditional shipiao “scoop” shape, a form that typically has a wide base that is larger than the top of the pot. The fine-grain clay has a natural polished shine that is exquisitely silken to the touch.
During firing in the kiln, Nixing clay develops a finish like brushed bronze that accentuates the dark, purple-brown body with bronze-red at the edges and handles of the pot. The natural gradient between colors is slightly irregular, like a diffuse cloud, with faint wispy marks around the spout from the fine workings of the sculptor’s tools upon the clay. As such, each piece is unique.
What is Guangxi Nixing Clay?
Nixing pottery from Guangxi is one of the four famous types of natural clay pottery recognized in China for its distinct appearance, unique origin, and rich cultural history. Its purple-red clay develops a unique gradient of color while firing in the kiln, making each piece unique. Learn more about Guangxi Nixing pottery here.
About Unglazed Clay
Unglazed 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 Dan Cong wulong or sheng puer.
To clean, just rinse your pot off with boiling water. Avoid washing with soap.
