In the world of purple clay teapots, each pot carries the painstaking efforts and soul of the craftsman. Today, Tongxin She Teahouse sincerely recommends to you a Han Tang Shi Piao teapot carefully crafted by Master Xu Meiping. It is not only a great tool for making tea but also a work of art worthy of collection.
Master Xu Meiping was born in 1964 in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, into a family with a long tradition of ceramic art. In 1980, she entered the Yixing Purple Clay Craft Factory and apprenticed under Senior Craft Artist Li Bifang. In 1982, which was a crucial year for her, with her outstanding skills and talent, she was admitted to the research institute and had the honor to learn from Master Xu Hantang. Under the meticulous guidance of Master Xu Hantang, Master Xu Meiping delved deeply into the design and production techniques of purple clay teapots, and her skills improved by leaps and bounds. The master's rigorous attitude towards learning and his persistent pursuit of the art of purple clay had a profound influence on Master Xu Meiping and laid a solid foundation for her future artistic creations. In 1988, Master Xu Meiping went a step further and entered the Central Academy of Arts and Design to study ceramic design, constantly expanding her artistic vision and integrating traditional and modern aesthetics to form her unique artistic style.
This Han Tang Shi Piao teapot is made from the precious Wujinsha clay material. The Wujinsha clay material comes from special ores, which are quite difficult to mine and are relatively rare among purple clay materials. After a series of complicated processes such as crushing, screening, and aging, the Wujinsha ore can finally become high-quality clay material for making teapots.
The purple clay teapot made of Wujinsha has a simple and elegant appearance, with a warm and restrained luster, emitting a unique metallic sheen. The granularity of the pot body is fine and even, and it feels comfortable to touch. Moreover, the Wujinsha clay material has good air permeability. When used to make tea, it can fully bring out the aroma of the tea leaves, making the tea soup richer and more mellow. Meanwhile, due to its special clay structure, it can absorb the tea juice. After using it for a period of time, even if you just pour in clear water, it can still emit a faint fragrance of tea. In addition, the purple clay teapot made of Wujinsha has good heat preservation performance, which can keep the tea soup at a suitable temperature for a long time, making it convenient for tea tasting.
This Han Tang Shi Piao teapot has a capacity of 120cc. It is small and exquisite, very suitable for enjoying tea alone or having a gathering with a few friends. The classic shape of the Shi Piao teapot features smooth lines. The body of the teapot is trapezoidal with a flat bottom. The spout is in a straight tube shape, allowing the water to flow out smoothly and forcefully. The handle is triangular and comfortable to hold. During the production process, Master Xu Meiping combined her exquisite skills with a profound understanding of the Shi Piao teapot shape, and every detail was handled just right, making this teapot not only practical but also highly artistic and ornamental.
If you are passionate about the art of purple clay and pursue a high-quality tea-making experience, then Master Xu Meiping's Han Tang Shi Piao teapot made of Wujinsha clay material is definitely a treasure that you shouldn't miss. It is now treasured in Tongxin She Teahouse, looking forward to meeting someone who has an affinity for it and continuing to write a beautiful story about purple clay and tea together.