Teaware
Handmade Zini Hanwa Yixing Teapot – 140 mL
US$485
First view of the Zini Hanwa teapot with its broad lid and loop handle
Product specifications
| Clay / material | Zi Ni clay |
| Teapot form | Hanwa |
| Capacity (mL) | 140 mL |
| Dimensions | Approx. 13.2 cm long × 5.6 cm high; opening diameter 7.6 cm |
| Craftsmanship | Handmade |
| Origin | Yixing, Jiangsu, China |
| Retail price (USD) | US$485 |
| Source documentation | Contemporary Hanwa design inspired by traditional roof tiles. Individual maker and firing kiln are unspecified. No base-seal photograph supplied. |
| Stock quantity | 1 |
| Availability (confirmation date) | In stock |
A handmade Zi Ni Hanwa Yixing teapot with a low, gently rounded body, a broad lid and an arched lid handle. Its stated 140 mL capacity suits compact loose-leaf tea sessions.
US$485 · One teapot with matching lid. Cups, pitchers, trays and other styling props are not included.
Hanwa form: inspired by traditional roof tiles
The supplied design notes relate the Hanwa form to traditional Chinese roof tiles and decorative tile ends. This contemporary teapot expresses that idea through its low body and arched lid handle. The body has gently curved sides rather than a rigid straight-sided cylinder, with a short spout and rounded loop handle.
Zi Ni clay: colour and surface
The stated material is Zi Ni clay, also called purple clay in Yixing teaware descriptions. The photographs show a brown surface with fine visible particles. The plain body makes the clay texture and soft curves easy to examine.
The source notes describe ageing the prepared clay before forming. A batch record, exact ageing period, mineral analysis, mine location and firing temperature have not been provided for this individual piece. Wet surfaces can appear shinier than dry ones; lighting and screen settings also affect colour.
The making process is specified as handmade. The supplied photographs do not establish a more detailed making-method classification.
A broad opening and practical details
The approximately 7.6 cm opening provides access when adding tea leaves and emptying them after brewing. The removable lid has an arched grip with a small decorative opening. The photographs show the short spout, loop handle and interior during use.
The supplier shows the teapot being used for loose-leaf tea. Tea quantity, water temperature and steeping time should be adjusted to the tea and your preferences; the listing does not promise a particular aroma or flavour change.
Design, maker and kiln information
This is a contemporary Hanwa teapot with a traditional architectural reference, rather than an antique roof tile or an ancient vessel. The supplied material does not name the maker of this individual teapot or its firing kiln. No maker portrait or base-seal photograph was supplied for this listing.
Size and what is included
Nominal capacity is approximately 140 mL. Source dimensions are approximately 13.2 cm long, 5.6 cm high and 7.6 cm across the opening. They were measured by hand and may vary. The capacity measurement method is not stated; allow room for tea leaves when estimating usable brewing volume.
The retail price is US$485 for one teapot with its matching lid. Tea cups, serving pitchers and tea trays are not part of the product.
Use and care
Use water heated separately. After brewing, empty the leaves, rinse gently and allow both the teapot and lid to dry completely before storage. Surface appearance may change with use, but there is no fixed timetable for developing a sheen. Avoid leaving brewed tea or wet leaves in the teapot overnight.
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