Yixing Teapots | Yixing Chi Long Dragon Hexagonal Teapot

Description

Chilong purple clay teapot is a unique work of art, which combines ancient Chinese traditional culture and exquisite craftsmanship. Chilong, described as a hornless dragon, has auspicious and beautiful symbolic meanings in traditional Chinese mythology, especially in terms of emotional and career prosperity.
The design of Chilong TeaPot is inspired by the image of mythical beasts in traditional mythology. Its name is homophonic to "Long", which symbolizes prosperity and vigorous development. The shape of the chilong on the body of the pot is mighty and fierce, as if it wants to break through the clouds and leap into the sky, showing the lofty ambition to climb upwards, and contains the courage and determination to pursue excellence and achieve success.
In the production process, the traditional mud twisting process is adopted, which perfectly combines the Chinese purple clay teapot technology and the twisting tire technology, highlighting the spirit of tradition and innovation. The twisted mud decoration makes the shape of the teapot more diverse. The unique texture and form endow the teapot with a visual impact and demonstrate the ingenuity and ingenuity of the craftsmen.
The design of the teapot body takes into account the stretching space of the tea leaves, ensuring that the tea leaves can be fully unfolded to release a more intense aroma and taste. The water flows out from the spout, forming a strong arc, and the water column enters the bottom of the cup vertically, quietly and silently, demonstrating the perfect craftsmanship and design of the teapot.
The design of hand-dug holes makes the water flow smoothly, and the tea dregs will not block the holes, ensuring the smoothness of brewing and the purity of tea soup. The design of the faucet and spout is unique, the body of the teapot is like a dragon’s body, and the tea handle is like a curly dragon’s tail, which outlines a mysterious and gorgeous pattern, adding a mysterious charm to the whole teapot.
Chilong teapot is not only a teapot, but also a masterpiece integrating traditional culture, artistic creativity and craftsman spirit. It can not only endow the brewed tea with a more intense aroma and taste, but also symbolize people’s pursuit and wishes for a better future. Whether it is to appreciate its artistic value or taste the fragrance of tea, Chilong teapot will bring you a unique experience and enjoyment.
Made of: Yixing Purple Clay (紫砂绞泥).
Includes: Certificate, Gift Box.
Dimension: Length 16.6 cm (5.7"), Height 7.8 cm (3.07"), Lid Diameter 7cm (2.75").
Capacity: 230 ml (7.77 oz).
Teapot Maker:
Lv Yaochen, male, born in 1941 in Yixing. Chinese craftsman artist. He studied art with famous purple clay artist Wu Yungen. With more than 40 years of experience in pottery art, he has created many new products with elegant and simple styles. His unique "Lv’s Jiao Ni" technique is outstanding, him earning the title of "Pottery Magician" overseas. His works are collected by the Palace Museum and the Purple Pavilion.