Name: Hexagonal Tripod Purple Clay Teapot（明式六方乳鼎紫砂壶）
Place of Origin: Yixing, China
Clay: Purple Clay (Zisha)
Capacity: 320ml
Author: Fan Qinjun (范勤俊) National-Level Master Craftsman
Size: Length 14cm · Height 9.4cm · Mouth Diameter 4.2cm
Crafted by renowned Yixing artist Fan Qinjun, this Hexagonal Tripod Purple Clay Teapot presents a sophisticated Ming-style form defined by clarity, symmetry, and balance. The six-sided body reflects traditional architectural harmony, while the tripod foot design (“奶鼎 / milk tripod”) references classical ritual vessels, giving the pot a dignified, scholarly presence.
Made from authentic Yixing purple clay (zisha), the teapot offers excellent porosity, heat retention, and tea-enhancing properties, making it ideal for oolong, black tea, pu’er, and aged teas. The 320ml capacity provides a versatile size suitable for both solo brewing and tea gatherings.
Smooth water flow, crisp articulation of edges, and a well-proportioned handle and spout demonstrate Fan Qinjun’s mastery of structural form. This is not only a brewing vessel, but a refined piece of literati-inspired craftsmanship.
A recognized Yixing Zisha craftsman whose works have been repeatedly acquired by major museums:
Yixing Art Museum permanent collection: Gao Shi Piao (2009)
Wuxi Museum permanent collection: Qin Quan Pot (2017)
Gold Medal, 14th China Arts & Crafts Master Expo (2012) – Dragon & Phoenix Chengxiang
Gold Medal, “Tiangong Cup”, Guangzhou Zisha Ceramic Festival (2014) – Dahe Ling
This teapot embodies both the elegance of Ming-style aesthetics and the legacy of contemporary Yixing artistry.
Yixing Zisha Teapot Introduction
Crafted in Yixing’s historic Dingshu Town, the Zisha teapot reflects a thousand years of Chinese tea culture and artisan tradition. Each piece is formed from naturally occurring purple clay—selected, refined, and shaped entirely by hand. Its distinctive colors, from vermillion to deep purple, arise purely from the clay’s own minerals, without any glaze or additives.
Zisha is prized for its purity and breathability. When brewing, the pot allows tea to release fuller aroma and softer, rounder flavor. Over time, it develops a gentle, natural sheen, becoming a personal companion that records every cup.
Simple to care for—rinse with warm water and let dry naturally—an Yixing teapot is both a functional tool and a refined collectible, appreciated by tea lovers and connoisseurs around the world.
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Crafted from rare ore-mined Yixing clay with preserved natural minerals.
Handmade by skilled artisans, making every piece unique.
Built for longevity, accompanying every tea ritual over time.
