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Xu Xueqiang

Wendan

Wendan

Regular price $220.00 USD
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Chinese Name: 文旦

Capacity: 160ml, 5.64oz

Length: 106mm

Height: 77mm

Mouth Diameter: 46mm

Spout: Multiple holes

Clay: Rough Sand Wrinkled Skin Red Clay, 粗砂皱皮朱泥

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  • Description

    Wendan (文旦) Zisha teapots were first created in the late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and they quickly became popular among the Chinese elite. They were often given as gifts to emperors and other dignitaries. The process of making a Wendan Zisha teapot is very time-consuming and labor-intensive, and it can take several weeks to complete a single teapot. This Wendan Zisha teapot is made by hand using traditional techniques that have been passed down for generations. Delightful, charming, and user-friendly, this teapot delivers a smooth and effortless pour.

  • Clay

    Crafted from exquisite Rough Sand Wrinkled Skin Red Clay (粗砂皱皮朱泥, Cusha Zhoupi Zhuni), it is remarkably easy to nurture, developing a rich and lustrous patina with each infusion. The phrase material highlights the distinctive characteristics of this particular type of Zisha clay, emphasizing its rough, textured surface, wrinkled appearance, and rich reddish-brown color. These qualities not only contribute to the teapot's aesthetic appeal but also influence its performance and interaction with tea.

  • Xu Xueqiang

    Born in 1967 in Yixing, Jiangsu, the renowned pottery-making sanctuary. His works are rooted in tradition but not confined by it, exhibiting a style that is both steady and elegant, ancient and refined. He excels in the appropriate use of marbled clay patterns, creating pieces that are aesthetically pleasing and highly artistic. During his career, he received guidance from many masters at the Zisha Factory, absorbing their strengths and developing his skills comprehensively. With a wide range of interests, he adheres to the belief that "artistic creation originates from life and surpasses life." He distills the essence of nature and fully integrates it into his teapot art, and his works have won numerous awards.