Da Hong Pao Clay "Pomelo" Wen Dan Yixing teapot * 160ml

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Da Hong Pao Clay "Pomelo" Wen Dan Yixing teapot * 160ml Da Hong Pao clay comes from the west side of the Fudong township of Yixing in Jiangsu province. At the boundary of Rentu village and Hongwei village is a small mining area, which produces this delicate double-layer clay. High in iron oxide, it takes on a crimson color after roasting in a kiln (Note: Da Hong Pao means "Crimson Robe" in Chinese). This is high density clay of exquisite quality with a high degree of crystallization. It brews tea that is soft, smooth, and great tasting. Over time brewing tea gives the teapot a highly pleasing bright red color. This type of clay is extremely rare. It produces excellent tasting tea and is highly acclaimed. Mining area: western Fudong township of Yixing city Kiln temperature: approx. 1040 C. Contraction: approx. 45%-55%. Appropriate for brewing: fresh Oolong teas (light roasted types) are extremely well-suited, Tie Guan Yin (medium roasted or highly roasted types), various kinds of Pu-erh. [Product Name] Pomelo (chinese Wen Dan) teapot (with certificate of authenticity) [Capacity] 160ml [Bottom Inscription] "Jianying Zhi Tao" (entirely handmade by Jianying, Da Hong Pao clay) [Description] Handmade and kiln roasted at the perfect temperature. It has a fine gloss and a delightful delicate red color. Breathes well and is easy to cultivate through brewing tea. It will only increase in beauty as it ages. This teapot has a dignified and traditional shape. Its handle and spout are well-proportioned. This is a product of exquisite craft – simple and refined. It has a tight-fitting lid and a smooth flow of liquid. Practical and useful, this is a product of the highest value. This teapot comes with a certificate of authenticity. About the creator: Wang Jianying is a nationally certified practitioner of fine arts and a member of Yixing pottery association. A fourth generation descendant of the famed Fan Dasheng, she is a Fan Family Teapot Company master craftsworker. She has been fascinated with the craft of zisha since childhood. In 1986, she began working with zisha pottery under the tutelage of her mother Fan Yuehong, quickly developing a substantial skillset. In recent years she has benefited from the careful guidance of the current head of the Fan Family Teapot Company, Fan Weiqun, and her pottery making skills have become increasingly mature. Her products have received numerous awards and have appeared in Chinese and international books and other publications. They are widely sought out by collectors. A quality teapot requires quality material and quality workmanship. As a collectors item, it also demands that its producer has a certain level of official recognition. Master craftsworker Wang Jianying holds nationally recognized credentials. As such, these products have high potential to appreciate in value. Shipping Weight: 400 grams **Please email us to request for bulk purchasing info... **Please email us to request bulk pricing. eBay shopping cart checkout eBay shopping cart cannot automatically calculate the correct shipping cost for a given country, method or weight class. Here's what I recommend to make the checkout process smoother. Note: For one or two items' shipping cost eBay will calculate correctly... but if purchasing more than two items see below: 1. We will always charge you the actual shipping price. If you want to know before ordering the exact shipping cost for the items you desire please email us and let us know the items and quantities you intend to order. 2. After purchasing the items you want with "buy it now" send me an email telling me that you are finished. If you already know which shipping method you would prefer (Surface, SAL, AIR, or EMS) let me know. 3. I will send an invoice with combined shipping prices. The default shipping methods I will include in the invoice (unless you request another) are SAL and AIR. 4. After you have paid ... read more

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