Yixing Purple Clay Boat Teapot

This purple clay teapot is crafted from Di Cao Qing (底槽清) clay, one of the finest and most prized Yixing clay materials. Shaped like a boat, it symbolizes smooth sailing and favorable journeys. Two different clay tones are blended naturally to form organic textures reminiscent of water ripples, flowing clouds, or woven patterns. These unique markings highlight the natural beauty of the clay and enhance the teapot’s ornamental value. With its dignified form and well-balanced proportions, this teapot is an ideal choice for tea art lovers and purple clay collectors.

Features:
• Elegant Appearance: Smooth lines, graceful boat-shaped form, warm color, and naturally formed textures create strong visual and artistic appeal.
• Practical Design: Ergonomic structure offers a comfortable grip and stable pouring. The short, powerful spout ensures smooth water flow with a clean cutoff, while the well-fitted lid helps retain tea temperature and aroma.
• Excellent Breathability: The double-pore structure of purple clay enhances aroma release, keeps the tea mellow and fragrant, and is suitable for brewing all types of tea.
• Packaging: Comes with a beautiful gift box and certificate, making it a thoughtful gift for parents, friends, family, weddings, gatherings, and tea lovers.

Materials & Contents:
• Di Cao Qing Clay (底槽清)
Sourced from Huanglong Mountain, Yixing, Jiangsu, this clay features a pure texture and evenly distributed particles. After firing, it develops a warm russet tone. Its unique porous structure balances oxidation and aroma retention, improving tea flavor. With continued use, the teapot becomes smoother and more lustrous.

Craftsmanship:
Fully handmade using traditional techniques to ensure uniform form, smooth lines, and a refined touch. High-temperature firing above 1200℃ enhances structural stability and long-lasting color.

Size & Capacity:
• Size: Diameter 15.2 cm (5.98 inches), Height 6.7 cm (2.64 inches), 300 ml (10.14 oz)

- Teapot Maker: Jiang Jingming is a Chinese ceramist and a member of the Chinese Society of Arts and Crafts. Born in 1965 in Yixing City, he was influenced by the profound and long purple clay culture, he has a strong interest in purple clay since childhood. In 1982, he engaged in pottery creation, and study ceramic modeling design in the Academy of Arts and Crafts. His master is Fan Yongliang, a master of ceramic art in Jiangsu Province. He focus on learning purple clay technology. Under the guidance of famous teachers, and study and practice hard, 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.