Teaware

Handmade Dicaoqing Duozhi Yixing Teapot – 285 mL

US$450

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Front view of the handmade Dicaoqing Duozhi Yixing teapot

This handmade Dicaoqing Duozhi Yixing teapot has a rounded body, domed lid, short curved spout and full loop handle. A raised ring foot supports the vessel. Its listed capacity is 285 mL, and the retail price is US$450. The stated origin is Yixing, Jiangsu, China.

The Duozhi form

The supplied material presents this product as a recreated Duozhi design. Its curved body and broad shoulder are balanced by a flattened rounded lid knob and ear-shaped loop handle. The plain surface lets the proportions, attachment areas and fine clay texture take the focus. The product gallery shows the front, profile and open mouth.

Dicaoqing clay

The supplied specifications identify original-mineral Dicaoqing clay, written with both “qing” spellings in the Chinese material. The photographs show a warm brown-red surface that appears darker or more reflective under different lighting and moisture conditions. The supplier describes traditional clay preparation and ageing. These statements describe the supplied material; a mineral analysis or clay-batch record for this individual teapot was not provided.

Handmade construction

The stated craft is handmade. The process photographs show clay-slab preparation, body forming, mouth trimming, handle shaping, spout finishing and surface finishing. The images illustrate the supplier’s general workshop process and give context for the shaping and finishing work described in the source.

Lid, spout, handle and outlet holes

The domed lid has a flattened rounded knob with a visible vent. The spout curves upward from the shoulder, while the rounded loop handle balances the opposite side. The close-up views show their outlines and visible surface texture. The internal outlet illustration shows multiple holes; the source notes that the delivered piece determines the actual hole arrangement and count.

Opening, brewing and pouring

The opening is approximately 6.0 cm in diameter. With the lid removed, it provides access for adding leaves and rinsing the interior. The brewing photograph shows tea in the vessel and the pouring photograph shows the teapot held at an angle. These views illustrate use under the photographed conditions. Infusion strength, aroma and pouring behaviour depend on the tea, water, fill level and brewing method.

Workshop and product video

The supplied video shows clay and workshop processes, followed by views of the teapot and pouring. It is presented as a general process and product demonstration, without attributing an individual maker or production batch.

Maker and kiln information

The supplied material does not name the individual maker of this teapot. The hands shown in the process photographs are workshop illustrations and are not assigned as the maker of this piece.

The source includes a photograph described as a supplier-operated dragon kiln and refers to high-temperature firing. The exact kiln site, firing temperature and firing record for this individual piece were not supplied. The kiln photograph below is included as production background.

Dimensions and specifications

• Capacity: approximately 285 mL
• Overall length: approximately 14.3 cm
• Height: approximately 7.5 cm
• Opening diameter: approximately 6.0 cm
• Material: Dicaoqing clay
• Form: Duozhi
• Craft: handmade
• Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu, China
• Retail price: US$450

Dimensions and capacity come from the supplied parameter images and are approximate. The capacity measurement method has not been specified. Small variations can occur in handmade pieces.

Care and surface appearance

Warm the vessel gradually before brewing and avoid sudden temperature changes. After use, empty the leaves, rinse the interior and allow the body and lid to dry separately. Wet-surface photographs show droplets and reflections; they do not establish a fixed patina-development timeline.

The teapot is shown with cups and a tray as part of a tea setting. Photographic props are not described as included accessories.