Da Hong Pao De Zhong Yixing Zisha Teapot Set

De Zhong teapot was created by Shao Daheng, a master of Zisha teapot in the Qing Dynasty, and is one of the classic Zisha teapot types that have been passed down to now. Its shape is inspired by an ancient percussion instrument -- "zhong", so the teapot body is mostly cylindrical, giving a sense of dignity and stability.

This Da Hong Pao De Zhong teapot is made of high-quality Da Hong Pao clay, with shiny and warm color and fine texture. The proportion of the whole teapot is very coordinated, which is comfortable to handle and good to use. In addition, Da Hong Pao clay has good air permeability, so it can brew all kind of tea.

About Package

One teapot with two cups in a gift box, with certificate and introduce of the tea maker. The cups are made of the same clay with the teapot. It is very suitable for personal use as gifts.

Material – Da Hong Pao (大红袍)

Da Hong Pao clay belongs to Zhu Ni, but with a relatively small output. Generally, only a few kilograms of Dah Hong Pao clay can be produced from one ton of Zhu Ni. In addition to the characteristics of Zhu Ni, Da Hong Pao clay also has very high iron content, so its color is redder. The appearance of the finished teapot is delicate and moist, and it is very easy to raise. With our daily use, it will quickly become more and more shiny.

The Maker – Wu Ronghua

Wu Ronghua, crafts artist, member of Jiangsu Ceramic Industry Association, member of Yixing Art Association. She was born in Yixing in 1980, and entered the Zisha Craft Factory in the late 1990s. After the guidance of many professional teapot-making artists and her own hard work, she formed her own unique style in practice. Her fine works have been awarded in the professional teapot-making contests many times, and loved by collectors at home and abroad.

Origin

Yixing County is known as the Pottery Capital of China for its extensive 6500-year history of the craft. The area boasts abundant resources of argil, tea, bamboo, and charcoal, each of which contributes an important base material for the making of pottery. Yixing Zisha products have earned countless prizes both at home in China as well as abroad, with a few exceptional works presented as national gifts during international diplomacy.