Yixing Teapot Chinese Unglazed w Bamboo Motif Handmade Zisha Clay Signed

Yixing Teapot Chinese Unglazed w Bamboo Motif Handmade Zisha Clay Signed This is teapot fit for a tea nerd. Beautifully handcrafted with a natural unglazed purple clay called zisha clay, this Yixing teapot should only be used for one type of tea. The square-shaped mark on the bottom of the pot is the "master's mark" and the rectangular mark under the lid is the signature of the artisan who created the pot. Learn more about the rich heritage of Yixing below. Measurements: 7" w 4.5" d 3.75" t Condition: Great condition. Normal wear for its age. This unglazed pot appears to have minimal scratches, dings or damage. Please review all the photos. Background on Yixing teapots: Yixing teapots became a favorite of the Chinese for their naturalism in both material and form. The distinctive reddish stoneware teapots came to be considered the best for brewing tea. The term Yixing-ware has come to refer to teapots. There are three clays of Yixing collectively known as zisha (purple sand) a purple brown clay, a buff-coloured clay and a deep orange-red clay. The Yixing teapots are used for a variety of teas, but one must use the teapot for one kind of tea only as the teapot absorbs a tiny amount of the tea’s flavor during brewing and after long usage the pot will develop a coating that retains that flavor, and also the color of the tea. Soap should not be used to clean your Yixing teapot. Adapted from Irv Graham, chineseantiques.co.uk