Three-legged Gourd Purple Clay Teapot

This purple clay teapot is inspired by the shape of a gourd. The body is round and full, while the three-legged design at the base allows the teapot to stand with a stable and dignified posture on the table. The spout and handle are shaped like natural branches, echoing the delicate vine leaf decorations on the body and creating a simple, natural atmosphere. The lid is adorned with a gourd stem, with exquisite details that add a lively touch to the teapot.

Features:
• Gourd-Inspired Design: The spout and handle are shaped like tree branches and decorated with vine leaves, presenting a natural and vivid appearance.
• Auspicious Meaning: The gourd symbolizes health, safety, and good fortune, allowing the user to enjoy tea with blessings and auspicious symbolism.
• Three-Legged Structure: The three legs at the base ensure stable placement while showcasing a unique sense of balance and aesthetics.
• Practicality: The handle is sturdy and comfortable to hold; the spout pours smoothly with clean and neat water flow.
• Packaging: Comes with a beautiful gift box and certificate, suitable for gift giving and collection.

Materials & Contents:
• Purple Clay & Green Clay
Crafted from authentic Yixing purple clay, rich in minerals with excellent breathability and heat retention. It enhances tea aroma, keeps the flavor long-lasting, and develops a more beautiful texture with use.

Craftsmanship:
The clay undergoes multiple processes including weathering, aging, grinding, and kneading. Each teapot is hand-shaped and finely carved by craftsmen, then fired at a high temperature of approximately 1100℃–1200℃ to create a sturdy, durable, and breathable purple clay teapot.

Size & Capacity:
• Size: Diameter 16.1 cm (6.34 inches), Height 10.7 cm (4.21 inches), 340 ml (11.5 oz).

- Teapot Maker:

Jiang Jingming, born in 1965 in Yixing, he is a Chinese ceramist and a member of the Chinese Society of Arts and Crafts. Since childhood, he has been deeply influenced by the purple clay culture, and he is very interested in the production of purple clay pots. In 1982, he engaged in pottery creation, and learn ceramic modeling design in the Academy of Arts and Crafts. His teacher is Fan Yongliang, the master of ceramic art in Jiangsu Province. He focus on learning purple clay technology. Under the guidance of famous teachers and his own hard study and hard practice, his craft techniques become higher and more skilled, and his works pursue beautiful shape and smooth lines. In spirit and verve, both inherit the tradition and focus on innovation, it reflecting the elegant temperament and profound cultural heritage. He is good at full handmade, and his works "Lotus Pot", "Love Pot" and "Junzhu Pot" have won the third prize of Yixing Pottery Festival for three consecutive times, and other works have been collected by many museums, and are favored by pot art lovers and collectors at home and abroad.