About Yixing Zi Sha Cup Known as the ""pottery capital of China"", Yixing is famous for its Zi Sha (purple clay) teawares with over one thousand years of history in China. The use and production of Zi Sha teawares/teapots began to flourish in the late Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644 AD). Later, high demand from Europe and throughout China fueled the teapot industry in Yixing where many craftsmen developed and mastered their own unique techniques over generations. Although most Yixing teapots are extremely small
Chinese Zodiac Purple Sand Teapot---Rooster Chinese Zodiac Purple Sand Teapot---Rooster HPO1158 The story of teapots begins with their necessity -- the development of tea and its regular consumption required an efficient, and later an aesthetically pleasing, vessel for brewing and drinking. At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in China, leaf infusion as we know it now became popular. The earliest examples of teapots come from this period, made from the zisha, or "purple" clay, of the YiXing
Chinese characters Ru Yi Ji Xiang were engraved on the top of the Chinese zisha, purple sand, teapot. The Chinese characters Ru Yi Ji Xiang means as much luch as you wish. UNIQUE and SINGLE DESIGN. One stock only. People realized that smaller teapots allow the flavor of the tea leaf to reach its full potential. Chinese zisha, purple sand, teapots are made from sandstone clay with high iron content from the Yixing region. The earthenware can preserve the colour, smell and taste of the tea. Their designs are
Chinese Zodiac Purple Sand Teapot---Monkey Chinese Zodiac Purple Sand Teapot---Monkey HPO1154 The story of teapots begins with their necessity -- the development of tea and its regular consumption required an efficient, and later an aesthetically pleasing, vessel for brewing and drinking. At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in China, leaf infusion as we know it now became popular. The earliest examples of teapots come from this period, made from the zisha, or "purple" clay, of the YiXing region
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> Antique Chinese Erotic Teapot Asian Decor: Antique Chinese Erotic Teapot from Jiangsu Province, China VB9011X Jiangsu Province, China Yixing Zisha Porcelain Height: 4.5" (11.5cm) Depth: 4.75" (12cm) Chinese Antique Erotic Teapot This rare and wonderful teapot is made using Zisha clay from Yixing in Jiangsu Province, China. This special "purple sand" clay has been used since the Song Dynasty (960-1279) - it is considered the best clay for teapots. This unusual erotica teapot features two scenes of a man
In Teapots Chinese Zodiac Purple Sand Teapot---Monkey Chinese Zodiac Purple Sand Teapot---Monkey HPO1154 The story of teapots begins with their necessity -- the development of tea and its regular consumption required an efficient, and later an aesthetically pleasing, vessel for brewing and drinking. At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in China, leaf infusion as we know it now became popular. The earliest examples of teapots come from this period, made from the zisha, or "purple" clay, of the
In Tea Sets Carved Bamboo Yixing Purple Clay Tea Pot Carved Bamboo Yixing Purple Clay Tea Pot HPO1252 The accepted history of the tea set begins in China during the Han Dynasty (206-220 B.C.). Yixing tea set, called Zi Sha Hu in China and Purple Sand tea set, are perhaps the most famous tea set. They are named after a tiny city located in Jiangsu Province, where a specific compound of iron ore results in the unique coloration of these tea sets. They were fired without a glaze and were used to steep specific
In Tea Sets Exquisite Yixing Purple Clay Tea Pot Exquisite Yixing Purple Clay Tea Pot HPO1253 The accepted history of the tea set begins in China during the Han Dynasty (206-220 B.C.). Yixing tea set, called Zi Sha Hu in China and Purple Sand tea set, are perhaps the most famous tea set. They are named after a tiny city located in Jiangsu Province, where a specific compound of iron ore results in the unique coloration of these tea sets. They were fired without a glaze and were used to steep specific type of
Asian Decor: Antique Chinese Erotic Teapot from Jiangsu Province, China Chinese Antique Erotic Teapot This rare and wonderful teapot is made using Zisha clay from Yixing in Jiangsu Province, China. This special "purple sand" clay has been used since the Song Dynasty (960-1279) - it is considered the best clay for teapots. This unusual erotica teapot features two scenes of a man and a woman copulating in fanciful ways. It was probably originally given as a wedding gift. The base glaze is dark red with
In Tea Sets Good Friendship Yixing Purple Clay Tea Pot Good Friendship Yixing Purple Clay Tea Pot HPO1258 The accepted history of the tea set begins in China during the Han Dynasty (206-220 B.C.). Yixing tea set, called Zi Sha Hu in China and Purple Sand tea set, are perhaps the most famous tea set. They are named after a tiny city located in Jiangsu Province, where a specific compound of iron ore results in the unique coloration of these tea set. They were fired without a glaze and were used to steep
Arch Bamboo Teapot SKU: 1533 Your Price: $35.95 Arched bamboo 15oz yixing teapot. The unique shape of this Chinese clay teapot makes it a great collectors item. Measures 7 3/4 inches long, 4 1/4 inches tall Certified Lead Free Customer Reviews
Meditation in Jade SKU: 4014 Your Price: $53.95 Yixing Zisha Clay Teapot. This 16oz Yixing features jade carving on each side and a unique hand carved lid. Measures 6 inches long and 6 1/4 inches tall Customer Reviews
Kimono Yixing Set SKU: 2040 Your Price: $39.95 This Kimono Yixing Tea Set features a 14.5oz Yixing teapot with stainless brewing basket and two cups made from purple zisha clay to absorb the natural essence of the tea. Measures 6 7/8 inches long and 4 3/4 inches tall Certified Lead Free Customer Reviews
Flourish Yixing Set SKU: 3002 Your Price: $49.95 Purple Yixing Zisha Clay Tea Set with four cups. This 16oz Yixing Set includes a stainless brewing basket and four cups. This has a simple artistic design. Measures 8 1/2 inches long and 6 1/2 inches tall Customer Reviews
My Pad Set SKU: 4005 Your Price: $53.95 Yixing Zisha Clay Tea Set with two cups. This 13oz Yixing Set features a frog on the lid with two cups. This has a simple artistic has lily pads surrounding the frog. Measures 6 3/4 inches long and 3 3/4 inches tall Customer Reviews
Yellow Blossom Set SKU: 2511 Your Price: $44.95 Yixing Zisha Clay Tea Set with two cups. This 22oz Yixing Set includes a stainless brewing basket and two cups. This has a simple artistic design adorned with yellow blossoms.. Measures 7 inches long and 5 1/2 inches tall Customer Reviews
Chinese zisha, purple sand, teapot with reddish brown colour. The design is classic. UNIQUE and SINGLE DESIGN. One stock only. People realized that smaller teapots allow the flavor of the tea leaf to reach its full potential. Chinese zisha, purple sand, teapots are made from sandstone clay with high iron content from the Yixing region. The earthenware can preserve the colour, smell and taste of the tea. Their designs are elegant and classic. The workmanship is excellent and well-crafted. It is a piece of
Simple elegance from the earth. This small Rabbit Yixing teapot is both functional and a distinctive art piece. Never used (but it can be!), it is part of a large array of family treasures collected over the past 60+ years. This teapot can be used to brew tea, or used for decoration. Like many creatures, the rabbit holds special meaning in Chinese culture. Among other things, the rabbit represents fertility, speed and swiftness, longevity, courage, and the magic of the moon. It also represents hope. This
Traditional Chinese silk dress (aw148226) Short sleeves Dragon & Phenix Cheongsam Yixing Teapot(ch0004) Yixing Teapot(ch0004) Yixing, Jiangsu Province, known in China as the “Pottery Metropolis”, produces a much-valued red ware or boccaro ware. Teapots of this category made there were appraised as the best vessel there was, already in the Song Dynasty a thousand years ago. Yixing Teapots is generally marked by simplicity and exquisite craftsmanship; it is also appreciated for its practical utility. The