Yueling | Golden Zhuni Clay | Handmade Yixing Teapot

Name: Yueling | Golden Zhuni Clay | Handmade Yixing Teapot
Brand: 器见
Price: 1780.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Maker: Du Yijun

$1,780.00 USD

Piece Details

Clay category: Zhuni
Clay type: Golden Vermilion Clay
Form: Xi Shi

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Capacity: 150 mL
Weight: 144.5 g
Technique: 全手工
Included documents: Artist's certificate, teapot/certificate, packaging box
QIJIAN record number: QJ-TP-0002
Availability: In stock

Clay category: Zhuni
Clay type: Golden Vermilion Clay
Form: Xi Shi
Capacity: 150 mL
Weight: 144.5 g
Technique: 全手工
Included documents: Artist's certificate, teapot/certificate, packaging box
QIJIAN record number: QJ-TP-0002
Availability: In stock

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Yueling

菱花印月。
The pot features a lobed melon design, with vertical ridges running seamlessly from the lid to the belly, resembling a water chestnut flower blooming at night or ripples catching the moonlight. The body is flattened and round, topped with a low-profile bridge knob, exuding a sense of stillness. Crafted from golden vermilion clay (Zhuni) with a high iron content and a high shrinkage rate—yielding only six or seven successful pieces out of ten after firing—this clay is delicate yet rich in character, displaying a vibrant, non-garish orange-red hue. Du Yijun, a student of Jiang Jianxiang, is renowned for his mastery of small and medium-sized works; "Yijun Small Pieces" are well-known in the Zisha world, as small pots are the ultimate test of both clay properties and craftsmanship—this piece is a testament to his meticulous skill.
Best for: Highly aromatic Oolong, Dancong, and Lapsang Souchong black tea.
Ideal for: Those who enjoy patient nurturing of their tea ware and appreciate the vivid brilliance of Zhuni clay.

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Du Yijun

Born in 1976 in Dingshu Town, Yixing City, into a family of ceramic artists, she is a Senior Arts and Crafts Master, an Outstanding Young Ceramic Artist, and a member of the China Arts and Crafts Society. In 1992, she joined the Zisha Art Research Institute at the Ceramic Museum, where she studied the art of Zisha teapot making under the tutelage of National Arts and Crafts Master Jiang Jianxiang, while also receiving guidance from several other renowned masters. In recent years, she has devoted herself to the study of classic teapots throughout history, continuously refining her selection of clay, aesthetic design, and craftsmanship. Her works are elegant, sophisticated, and characterized by fluid lines; she is proficient in all styles, including plain-shaped, floral-sculpted, and ribbed vessels. Her "Yi Jun Xiao Pin" (small works by Yi Jun) have earned her a notable reputation in the Zisha industry. Her representative honors include: "Bao Fang" won the Gold Award at the 9th National Ceramic Art Innovation Competition; "An Zhu Ti Liang" won the Gold Award at the 2nd Zhejiang Arts and Crafts Fine Works Expo in 2010; and "Ru Yi Fang Gu" won the Gold Award at the 3rd "Dadi Award" Ceramic Art Competition.

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