In the vast world of purple sand, there are countless reasons to love and appreciate purple sand teapots. Some are captivated by the unique charm of the shapes, from the simple and unsophisticated Shi Piao to the lively and agile Xi Shi, each carrying its own unique flavor; some are tirelessly in pursuit of the clay materials, exploring the richness of purple clay and the elegance of Duan clay; and some are immersed in the pleasure of nurturing and polishing, witnessing a teapot gradually becoming warm and jade - like under the touch of time. Today, Tongxin She Teahouse would like to recommend a long - treasured gem to you all - the "Pear - shaped Jiangpo Clay" purple sand teapot.
This teapot has a capacity of 110ml. Despite its small and delicate appearance, it contains great potential and is a true powerhouse on the tea table. The clay is warm and moist. From the moment you hold it in your hand, you can feel its delicate texture. Moreover, it is extremely easy to nurture and maintain, bringing more enjoyment of handling to tea lovers. In terms of shape, it adopts the classic pear - shaped design, which is simple yet practical. Whether you are sipping tea alone or having a tea - tasting gathering with two or three friends, it is very suitable.
To present the elegant and ancient charm of this teapot, a Jiangpo clay with a strong granular feel is selected. Jiangpo clay is a very special symbiotic ore, composed of red clay, purple clay, Duan clay and other minerals naturally symbiotic together. Its origin is quite legendary. In the 1990s, it was excavated on the slope at the junction of Huanglong Mountain and Qinglong Mountain during road construction. Since then, it has entered the field of vision of purple sand enthusiasts and become a clay material that emerged in modern times.
The finished teapot has a reddish color, rich and deep, and its oiliness is more intense compared to ordinary Jiangpo clay. The texture of the clay is fine, dense and smooth. Even without being nurtured yet, it already has a wonderful touch like having jade in your palm. At the same time, the sandy texture is strong. When hand - sanded, only sand can be seen without powder. Looking closely at this teapot, you can see that the body of the pot is covered with fine golden sand grains, varying in thickness and depth, as if they are unique textures left by time, adding a sense of simplicity and antiquity to the teapot. It is worth mentioning that because the clay contains components of Zhu clay, the clay nature is relatively hard and it has excellent natural air permeability. This not only helps to volatilize the tea's properties, making the tea aroma more intense, but also makes the taste of the tea soup more mellow, and it is highly playable.
From the perspective of the shape's history, "The Illustrated Dictionary of Ancient Chinese Ceramics" records: "The pear - shaped teapot is one of the teapot styles. It originated in the Yuan Dynasty and was popular in the Ming Dynasty. It got its name because of its shape resembling a pear." This teapot is carefully crafted according to the pear - shaped design. It is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, with a round and plump belly, showing the beauty of roundness. The round knob and high lid, despite their small size, are full of charm. The spout has a slightly curved shape, with smooth and brisk water flow, and the water cut - off is also very clean, making the tea - making process full of smoothness and comfort.
The creator of this teapot is the master Gao Jianqiang in the purple sand industry. Since he set foot in the purple sand art in 1985, Master Gao Jianqiang's works have always adhered to traditions and he attaches great importance to the selection of clay materials. His works have a simple and natural style. Each teapot embodies his profound understanding and exquisite craftsmanship of purple sand art, and has high artistic value and collection value, being deeply cherished by collectors.
This "Pear - shaped Jiangpo Clay" purple sand teapot combines the beauty of clay materials, shapes, and craftsmanship. It is a must - have treasure for tea lovers. We look forward to it shining with its unique brilliance on the tea tables of more tea lovers and accompanying everyone through wonderful tea - tasting moments.