Teaware
Handmade Zhuni Pear-Shaped Yixing Teapot – 160 mL
US$298
Pear-shaped Zhuni Yixing teapot tilted during a pour
Product specifications
| Clay / material | Zhu Ni clay |
| Teapot form | Pear-shaped (Lixing) |
| Capacity (mL) | 160 mL |
| Dimensions | Approx. 11.2 cm long × 8.4 cm high; opening diameter 4.2 cm |
| Craftsmanship | Handmade |
| Origin | Yixing, Jiangsu, China |
| Retail price (USD) | US$298 |
| Source documentation | Contemporary traditional pear-shaped design. Individual maker and firing kiln are unspecified. A base-seal close-up is supplied without a confirmed maker attribution. |
| Stock quantity | 1 |
| Availability (confirmation date) | In stock |
A handmade pear-shaped Zhu Ni Yixing teapot with a rounded body, domed lid and curved loop handle. Its 160 mL capacity makes it a compact choice for small tea sessions.
US$298 · One teapot with matching lid. Cups, trays and other photographic props are not included.
The pear-shaped form
Known as Lixing in Chinese, this form has a full lower body that narrows toward the opening. A spherical lid knob, upward-curving spout and rounded handle complete its simple silhouette. The plain surface highlights the clay colour and texture.
Zhu Ni clay and surface texture
The stated material is Zhu Ni clay, a Yixing clay name often translated as vermilion clay. This piece shows a warm red-orange surface and fine visible texture. Dry photographs and photographs taken during rinsing can look different because of lighting, moisture and reflections.
The supplier describes its clay preparation as weathering, crushing, ageing and blending. A mine location, mineral analysis and firing temperature have not been provided for this individual teapot. Its appearance alone does not establish those details.
Handmade construction
The making process is specified as handmade. The accompanying process illustrations show preparing clay slabs and strips, forming the body, shaping the opening and lid, attaching the handle, opening the spout passage and finishing the surface. These are general process illustrations rather than a photographic record of this exact piece.
Spout, lid and handle details
The curved spout and loop handle join the rounded body. The removable lid has a round knob with a vent hole. The wide opening allows access when adding tea leaves and cleaning after brewing.
Base seal and maker information
The supplied close-up shows a stamped seal on the underside. It is retained here as a visible detail of the product; the seal alone does not identify the individual maker or establish a fully handmade classification.
The supplier presents this model as a contemporary reproduction of a traditional pear-shaped design. No named individual maker or specific firing kiln is given in the supplied material.
Size and what is included
Nominal capacity is 160 mL; the source specification states 160 ± 20 mL. Approximate dimensions are 11.2 cm long, 8.4 cm high and 4.2 cm across the opening. The measurement method is not specified. Leave room for tea leaves when estimating usable brewing volume.
The price covers one teapot and its matching lid. This listing does not include a tea set.
Use and care
Use water heated separately; this teapot is not suitable for direct heating on a stove or hob. After brewing, empty the leaves, rinse gently and let the body and lid dry completely before storage. Tea deposits may develop during use. Ask for suitable care instructions before applying a cleaning product to persistent deposits.
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