Teaware
Handmade Zini Amantuoshi Low Jinglan Yixing Teapot – 275 mL
US$766
Front view of the Zini Amantuoshi Low Jinglan Yixing teapot
Product specifications
| Clay / material | Zi Ni clay |
| Teapot form | Low Jinglan |
| Capacity (mL) | 275 mL |
| Dimensions | Approx. 13.3 cm long × 5.5 cm high; opening diameter 5.8 cm |
| Craftsmanship | Handmade |
| Origin | Yixing, Jiangsu, China |
| Retail price (USD) | US$766 |
| Capacity measurement | Approximately 275 mL in the supplied parameter images; measurement method unspecified. |
| Source documentation | Supplier-described modern recreation in the Mansheng Jinglan design tradition. Contemporary maker unnamed; no specific kiln or firing record supplied. |
| Stock quantity | 1 |
| Availability (confirmation date) | In stock |
This handmade Zi Ni Amantuoshi Low Jinglan Yixing teapot has a low cylindrical body, short curved spout, inset lid and rounded loop handle. An engraved Chinese inscription wraps across the front of the warm brown-purple clay. Its listed capacity is 275 mL, with a retail price of US$766.
The low Jinglan form
Jinglan means a well curb or well railing. The supplied introduction connects the form with the idea of drawing water and remembering its source. This version has a broad base, gently narrowing sides and a circular shoulder surrounding the inset lid. The short knob and curved spout keep the silhouette compact, while the handle combines an upright lower section with a rounded top.
Engraved inscription
The source transcribes the inscription as a verse about drawing water from a well and carrying a vessel. A free English rendering is: “Draw from a well that is not deep, carry a vessel that is not small; may drinking bring contentment and lasting delight.” The small accompanying inscription is identified in the supplied material as “Mansheng ming,” meaning an inscription associated with Mansheng.
The original Chinese engraving is retained as part of the teapot’s decoration. This historical-style inscription does not identify the contemporary maker of the piece or establish antique provenance.
Original-mineral Zi Ni clay and handmade craft
The supplied product specifications describe original-mineral Zi Ni clay and handmade production. The photographs show fine surface texture and a warm brown-purple colour. Wet and dry views reflect different lighting and moisture conditions, rather than separate finishes. The supplied images do not document a particular clay batch or a complete production sequence for this teapot.
Inset lid, curved spout and loop handle
The circular lid sits within the broad shoulder, with a short cylindrical knob above it. Close-up photographs show the lid edge, curved spout and ear-shaped loop handle. The outlet illustration shows multiple internal holes. The source notes that the actual hole count depends on the delivered piece, so the illustration is provided as a detail view rather than a promise of an exact number.
Opening, brewing and pouring
The opening is approximately 5.8 cm across. Removing the lid provides access for adding leaves and rinsing the interior. The broad lower body gives the vessel its low proportions. The photographs show the open mouth, tea inside the vessel and the teapot tilted for pouring. They illustrate use under the photographed conditions; brewing and pouring results depend on the tea, water, fill level and handling.
Chen Mansheng and the historical design
The supplier describes this piece as a modern recreation of a Jinglan form within the Mansheng design tradition. Its historical introduction identifies Chen Hongshou, known as Chen Mansheng, as a Qing-dynasty calligrapher, painter and seal engraver, and connects him with the Mansheng teapot forms.
The illustration below belongs to that historical background. Chen Mansheng is the design reference, not the maker of this modern product. The supplied material does not name the individual contemporary maker.
Origin and firing information
The stated origin is Yixing, Jiangsu, China. No specific kiln photograph, kiln site or firing record for this piece was supplied. The listing therefore makes no piece-specific attribution to a named kiln.
Dimensions and specifications
- Capacity: approximately 275 mL
- Overall length: approximately 13.3 cm
- Height: approximately 5.5 cm
- Opening diameter: approximately 5.8 cm
- Material: original-mineral Zi Ni clay
- Form: Low Jinglan
- Craft: handmade
- Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu, China
- Retail price: US$766
Dimensions and capacity are approximate values from the supplied parameter images. The capacity measurement method has not been specified; small variations can occur in handmade pieces.
Care and tea setting
Warm the vessel gradually before brewing and avoid sudden temperature changes. Empty the leaves after use, rinse the interior and dry the body and lid separately. The rinsing and cloth photographs show surface reflections and moisture; they do not establish a fixed timeline for patina development.
The teapot is shown with cups and a tray in a tea setting. Photographic props are not described as included accessories.
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