{"product_id":"gongdeng-160ml-yixing-zhaozhuang-zhuni-teapot","title":"Gongdeng 160ml Yixing Zhaozhuang Zhuni Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handmade Yixing teapot in the classical Gongdeng form, shaped from Zhaozhuang Zhuni clay in a versatile 160 ml size for Gongfu tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInspired by the Palace Lantern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuietly architectural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gongdeng Yixing Teapot takes its name from the traditional Chinese palace lantern—宫灯, Gongdeng—whose composed symmetry is echoed in the teapot's distinctive silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is handmade from Zhaozhuang Zhuni (赵庄朱泥) clay and holds approximately 160 ml \/ 5.4 fl oz, giving it a little more generosity than the smallest Yixing pots while preserving the intimate rhythm of Gongfu tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classical form shaped not by ornament, but by balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade Yixing Zisha teapot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Gongdeng (宫灯) form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZhaozhuang Zhuni \/ 赵庄朱泥 clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160 ml \/ 5.4 fl oz capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 × 12 × 6 cm \/ 3.1 × 4.7 × 2.4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Gongfu-style tea preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA versatile size for solo or shared tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassical, restrained silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe character of Gongdeng comes from symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts name references the traditional Chinese palace lantern, an object whose beauty often depends on a carefully balanced relationship between upper and lower forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat sense of equilibrium carries naturally into the teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body feels composed rather than flowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid establishes the upper line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpout and handle extend outward to balance the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing needs to be excessively decorated because the architecture of the pot already gives it presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Zhaozhuang Zhuni, that restraint becomes particularly compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm clay and classical silhouette are allowed to remain the focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Gongdeng Form\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongdeng — 宫灯 literally means Palace Lantern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the vocabulary of Yixing teapot forms, the name refers to a silhouette inspired by the balanced geometry associated with traditional Chinese lantern forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the pot directly from the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a sense of order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body establishes the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid completes it above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpout and handle extend in opposite directions without disturbing the visual balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere Wendan feels softly rounded and Shipiao feels low and grounded, Gongdeng feels more upright and composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat difference in personality is one of the pleasures of exploring classical Yixing forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eZhaozhuang Zhuni\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis teapot is described as being made from Zhaozhuang Zhuni (赵庄朱泥).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhuni is a clay term within the broader Yixing Zisha tradition, known especially among tea drinkers and collectors for its association with compact teapot forms and its characteristic warm fired appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe retain the name Zhaozhuang Zhuni rather than reducing the material simply to “red clay.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Yixing teapot, clay is not merely a colour choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is part of the identity of the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e160 ml: A More Generous Gongfu Pot\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: approximately 160 ml \/ 5.4 fl oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with a very small 80–100 ml Yixing teapot, 160 ml gives you noticeably more room in each infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes this size particularly versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse less water when desired, or enjoy a more generous solo infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Two\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e160 ml works naturally for sharing tea across two smaller Gongfu cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor a Small Tea Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith sufficiently small cups, it can also work for intimate sessions involving several drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot remains compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ritual simply becomes a little more generous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmall Pot, Different Rhythm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity changes the experience of Gongfu tea more than it may initially seem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 100 ml pot encourages very small, frequent infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 160 ml, there is more tea to distribute before returning to the kettle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither approach is inherently better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey simply create different rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone who enjoys the intimacy of a small Yixing pot but finds 100 ml slightly restrictive, this Gongdeng sits in a particularly useful middle ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Teapot of Balance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongdeng rewards being viewed slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn the teapot in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the lid from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen return to the profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotice where the spout begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the handle meets the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow the upper and lower portions relate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassical Yixing forms often appear simple until one begins looking closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen proportion becomes everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA line a little too high changes the balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handle a little too heavy changes the silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form succeeds through relationships rather than decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for Gongfu Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm the teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecant the infusion completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small Yixing teapot turns tea into a sequence rather than a single serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne infusion introduces the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother opens them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater rounds reveal what remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel becomes part of that rhythm—not something merely displayed on the table, but something returned to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct: Yixing Zisha Teapot\u003cbr\u003eForm: Gongdeng \/ 宫灯\u003cbr\u003eClay: Zhaozhuang Zhuni \/ 赵庄朱泥\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Yixing, China\u003cbr\u003eCraft: Handmade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCapacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 160 ml \/ 5.4 fl oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 × 12 × 6 cm\u003cbr\u003e3.1 × 4.7 × 2.4 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions provided as length × width × height based on the supplied product specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongfu tea\u003cbr\u003eSolo tea sessions\u003cbr\u003eTea for two\u003cbr\u003eSmall shared tea sessions\u003cbr\u003eRepeated infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a handmade teapot, minor variations may occur between individual pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiving With Yixing Clay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore first use, rinse the teapot carefully with clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter each tea session, remove the leaves and rinse the interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the pot to dry thoroughly with the lid removed before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid strongly scented detergents unless specifically recommended by the maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect the teapot from sudden temperature changes and impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Yixing teapot is an object intended to be handled and used—not simply admired from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Note on Handmade Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade pottery naturally carries small variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle differences in surface, clay tone and finishing may occur between individual pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than expecting the absolute uniformity of an industrial vessel, look closely at the relationships that define the pot:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLid · Body · Spout · Handle · Base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a classical form such as Gongdeng, these details are particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned to Be Gifted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Yixing teapot makes a meaningful gift because its value does not end when the box is opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt enters someone's daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea is brewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot is handled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFavourite leaves are discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEventually, particular evenings and conversations become associated with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 160 ml, this Gongdeng is especially approachable as a gift because it offers more flexibility than an exceptionally small solo pot while remaining distinctly suited to Gongfu tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional form for rituals still being created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for Quiet Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are objects whose beauty is immediate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOthers reveal themselves through repetition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Gongdeng teapot belongs to the latter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts symmetry becomes clearer with handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clay becomes familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capacity becomes part of the drinker's preferred rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEventually, the pot simply belongs on the tea table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt of Quiet Living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCurator's Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the Yixing forms in this collection, Gongdeng has one of the most composed personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWendan is softer and fuller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZiye Shipiao sits lower and feels more architectural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDezhong is restrained and grounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongdeng introduces a stronger sense of upright symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 160 ml, it is also one of the more versatile choices for someone who wants to move beyond a very small solo teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oriental Artisan ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48774555795646,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9885\/5870\/files\/47121787383313_.pic_hd.jpg?v=1787383414","url":"https:\/\/oriental-artisan.com\/de\/products\/gongdeng-160ml-yixing-zhaozhuang-zhuni-teapot","provider":"Oriental Artisan ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}