Yixing Purple Clay Plum Tree Stump Teapot

This purple clay teapot is inspired by the natural form of a plum tree stump, presenting the beauty of original nature. The craftsman vividly reproduces the texture of the tree stump, giving the teapot a realistic and organic touch. The spout and handle imitate the natural curvature of tree branches, harmonizing perfectly with the body, just like a piece of art shaped by nature.

Features:
● Fully handmade & realistic details: Hand-carved textures preserve the natural tree grain with lifelike detail. The plum blossom decoration on the lid complements the overall design beautifully.
● Good stability: Narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, providing a stable and well-balanced base.
● Practical and ornamental: The teapot pours water smoothly without splashing. The handle is firm and comfortable to hold, and the filter holes effectively keep the tea liquor clean. Suitable for daily use and also a beautiful home decoration.
● Beneficial: Helps stimulate the aroma of tea leaves and lock in tea fragrance, enhancing the tea experience.
● Packing: Comes with a beautiful gift box and certificate, ideal for gift giving and collection.

Materials & Contents:
● Material: Ore Purple Clay (原矿紫泥)
Selected authentic Yixing purple clay, fine in texture and rich in minerals, with good air permeability and heat preservation. With continued use and tea nourishment, the surface becomes smoother and more refined.
● Contents: Teapot, Certificate, Gift Box

Craftsmanship:
The clay material goes through multiple processes such as weathering, aging, grinding, and kneading. Fully hand-molded and fired at a high temperature of about 1100℃–1200℃, resulting in a sturdy, durable, and breathable purple clay teapot.

Size & Capacity:
● Teapot: Diameter 16.2 cm (6.4"), Caliber 5.2 cm (2.05"), Height 7.1 cm (2.8")
● Capacity: 240 ml (8.12 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.