Yixing Zisha Teapot - Shadow Scoop - Lotus Blooming

Zisha pot mud: raw ore fine grade downhill mud

Pot type: Shadow scoop

Zisha Pot Capacity: 230cc

Zisha Pot Author: Qian Yujuan (National Arts and Crafts Artist)

Yixing Zisha Teapot - Shadow Scoop - Lotus Blooming is another masterpiece by the famous teacher Qian Yujuan. It is made entirely by hand using the rare raw ore fine downhill mud as raw material.

Shadow scoop pot also belongs to the scoop pot category. This pot shape is named after the image projected on the wall from a specific angle of a conventional stone scoop pot. This shadow scoop pot is warm and red, the flesh and bones are evenly balanced, the proportions are coordinated, the side is straight, and the style of the spout and pot is tough, the water is cool, and it is comfortable to hold. The handle of the pot is a commonly used bridge button on the stone scoop. It seems that the pot body is exquisite and lovely, the conception is ingenious, and the shape is beautiful.

The blooming lotus flower on the body of the pot symbolizes constancy, purity, innocence, loyalty, faith and love! The lotus image is known as the gentleman of flowers. In Buddhism, the lotus is considered to be the symbol of the Western Pure Land and the place where the soul is nurtured.

With it, the tea soup is gentle and mellow, and the sweetness is strong. It has good air permeability, high discoloration rate by hot shower, and the tea-friendly property is quite in line with the golden mean.

About the author: Qian Yujuan, a national-level arts and crafts artist, was born in Dingshu Town, Yixing in 1974. Under the artistic influence of his ancestors, he was fascinated by the arts and developed a strong interest in the history of purple sand and the art of purple sand pots.

After graduation, he began to learn pot-making skills. Under the guidance of many masters, pot-making skills and innovation ability continued to improve, and his works continued to improve.

The utensils are ingeniously conceived, have smooth lines, and are simple and elegant. The flower utensils are naturally delicate and lifelike, fully demonstrating the high artistic attainments and artistic taste of purple sand works, and are well received by teachers and purple sand collectors.