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Vintage Chinese Yixing Zisha Clay Teapot & Fair Cup Set
Up for sale is a beautiful, vintage two-piece Chinese Gongfu tea serving set. Crafted from traditional unglazed Zisha purple clay, this set features a classic round teapot along with its matching fair cup (sharing pitcher).
Artisan Details & Design
- Material: Authentic porous Yixing Zisha clay, highly prized for absorbing tea flavors and developing a rich natural patina over time.
- Teapot Motifs: Hand-incised traditional Chinese calligraphy characters on one side, paired with a classic mountain landscape scene on the reverse.
- Fair Cup Motifs: Decorated with a vibrant, high-relief enamel Imperial Dragon graphic chasing the classic flaming pearl.
- Authenticity Seals: The teapot base is stamped with the circular four-character "Zhongguo Yixing" (China Yixing) export era seal. The sharing pitcher features an oval workshop seal mark.
Approximate Measurements
- Teapot Width: ~6.5 inches from spout tip to handle edge
- Teapot Height: ~3.5 inches tall to the top of the lid finial
- Fair Cup Width: ~4.75 inches from rim pour spout to handle edge
Store Policies & Disclosures
Please note that I am not an official appraiser; I am identifying this item based on Google search research, so please do your own research to verify.
While this item appears to me to be in acceptable condition; please zoom in and examine all high-resolution photos carefully, as they serve as the final descriptor of the exact condition.
I believe in using as much recycled materials as possible when it comes to packaging so while your item might come in an unconventional box, it will be safely and securely packed above expectation.
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