"The Inlaid Gold and Silver Pot with Three Friends of Winter" from Century-old Hongji Treasure: A Treasure of Tea
As the saying goes, "Water is the mother of tea, and vessels are the father of tea." In the vast world of tea culture, there is an object that is like a shining star. Those who love and understand tea will definitely add it to their collections if conditions permit - that is the silver pot. As the old saying goes, silver pots are the most precious for boiling water, and are regarded as the most noble for making tea. Whether looking at it from the perspective of tracing its profound historical origins, considering its excellent practical value, admiring its exquisite shape and appearance, or evaluating its extraordinary collection value, silver pots undoubtedly deserve to be on the top list of tea ceremony.
Today, Tongxin She Tea House would like to highly recommend a "The Inlaid Gold and Silver Pot with Three Friends of Winter" from century-old Hongji Treasure.
The "Hongji Treasure" behind this silver pot is located in Heqing, Yunnan Province. Its history can be traced back to the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty and has been passed down through five generations. For five generations, people have always adhered to traditional pot-making techniques and made pots with ingenuity. The silver pots produced by Hongji Treasure are rare treasures that are excellent for appreciation, use, and collection. This pot is made of 9999 pure silver and is formed through thousands of hammerings. Its production difficulty, practicality, unique beauty, and precious value are far superior to the silver pots made of foreign silver commonly used in Japan.
It is worth mentioning that this "The Inlaid Gold and Silver Pot with Three Friends of Winter" is personally crafted by Hong Jike, the fourth-generation heir of "Hongji Treasure" and an experienced old silver pot master. The pattern of the Three Friends of Winter on the pot, namely plum blossoms, bamboo, and pine trees, are three plants beloved by ancient Chinese literati. Plum blossoms, bamboo, and pine trees are not afraid of the severe cold and stand tall and proud, showing tenacious vitality. They symbolize tenacity, purity, and patience, endowing this silver pot with profound cultural connotations.
Here are the detailed parameters of this "The Inlaid Gold and Silver Pot with Three Friends of Winter":
——· The Inlaid Gold and Silver Pot with Three Friends of Winter ·——
• Size: 11.5 cm wide x 6 cm high
• Capacity: 150 milliliters
• Weight: 145 grams
• Material: Pure silver 999.9
• Craftsmanship: Purely handmade with one-piece forging.
Dear tea lovers, such a silver pot that combines history, craftsmanship, culture, and practical value is a rare treasure for tea lovers. Welcome to Tongxin She Tea House to taste it.