CHINESE ZISHA CLAY BROWN YIXING TREE TRUNK ARTISAN STUDIO TEAPOT UNIQUE POTTERY

Description

CHINESE ZISHA YIXING TREE TRUNK TEAPOT
This listing features an authentic Zisha clay tea pot from the Yixing province. It is chop seal imprinted underneath both the pot and the lid by the artist who imagined and made it. He also added a touch of wood grain detailing on the bottom of all four feet, not to mention a couple of snakes lurking in and out of the tree trunk. Zisha potters train for many years before they can make Yixing tree trunk teapots and are highly regarded. They are considered works of art besides being among the most treasured teawares in the world.
The lidded pot measures 3 1/2 inches tall by 5 1/2 inches long (handle to spout) by 3 1/4 inches wide and has never been used. The lid fits very tightly into the body and has a small hole in the center. It is in outstanding condition and holds no odors. All Zisha teapots must be correctly prepped and seasoned since they are not glazed inside. This process is not difficult but requires patience. It is also fascinating.
Here is a link describing the way to prepare and best use a Zisha clay teapot:
https://blog.englishteastore.com/2012/01/23/diving-into-the-world-of-yixing-teapots-part-1/
I don’t know if the cloth covered box is original to this teapot but it’s not really old or really new but the teapot has left an impression on the padded lining so it’s included in this listing.
If you collect teapots, you really should own at least one Zisha Xixing teapot. Each one is so unique, there are avid collectors of only these pots. If you know a devoted tea lover and want to give them a jaw dropping gift, this is it.
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