On a tea table, there are always some utensils that seem quiet but silently connect the ritual and elegance of tea tasting. The pot holder is one of the indispensable elements. It quietly supports the tea-making utensils, not only making the layout of the tea table more coordinated, but also quietly collecting excess tea soup, maintaining a clean and refreshing tea-tasting process. Today, the "Landscape Pot Holder" brought by Tongxinshe Teahouse is such a utensil that combines practicality and aesthetics, favored by professional tea lovers.
The shape of this landscape pot holder is inspired by the hexagonal famille rose orchid pot holder of the Republic of China. On the basis of inheriting classics, it incorporates the ingenuity of modern handcraft. Its body is delicate and small, but hides exquisite craftsmanship - made of local Kaolin clay from Jingdezhen, refined by ancient methods and carefully proportioned. The body is plump and greenish, with a jade-like texture, showing a sense of thickness and steadiness. The self-developed antique glaze adds a温润 luster to the porcelain surface with a sense of time precipitation.
What is most striking is the "one holder with one lid" design. The copper lid is made of 99.99% pure red copper, hammered by hand hundreds of times. It fits perfectly with the complex structure of the polygonal body, with a delicate touch and the warmth of metal. Under the lid, the double copper coin pattern drainage holes are particularly unique. The hand-chiseled copper coin patterns not only facilitate water drainage but also imply "attracting wealth and treasure", skillfully integrating practical functions with traditional blessings.
The "soul" of the pot holder lies in the blue and white patterns on the porcelain body. Using original ore blue and white Zhuming material, the color is authentic and simple. With full hand-painted strokes, it reproduces the poetic "misty rain on the riverbank" of the Jiangnan water town on the porcelain. The trees' outlines are drawn with double-line technique and filled with light ink, with hidden roots, showing the tenacity of the trees. The rocks look mottled and thick, with a full picture, precise and elegant brushwork, smooth strokes, and rich layers. The blue and white color is rich and clear, with a stable color, combining light and dark, making the picture vivid and lively, exuding a sense of simplicity, thickness, and antiquity.
What's more valuable is its "multi-functionality" - it can not only stably hold a teapot as a professional pot holder but also be used as a small tea tray, adapting to different tea-tasting scenes. With dimensions of 150mm95mm75mm and a weight of 500g, it is moderately sized and easy to place, suitable for both home tea tables and outdoor carrying.
From the selection of clay to the preparation of glaze, from the hammering of the copper lid to the painting of blue and white patterns, every detail of the landscape pot holder embodies the warmth of handcraft and the heritage of traditional craftsmanship. It is not only a practical utensil on the tea table but also an appreciative and collectible work of art. Let tea lovers feel the gentleness of Jiangnan and the tranquility of time through the misty rain landscape on the porcelain, amid the curling tea fragrance. Such a pot holder, which combines beauty, meaning, and practicality, is undoubtedly an ideal choice for tea gatherings.