{"product_id":"ziye-shipiao-yixing-jiangponi-teapot","title":"Ziye Shipiao Yixing Jiangponi Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handmade Yixing teapot in the classic Ziye Shipiao form, shaped from Huanglongshan Jiangponi clay and offered in two intimate Gongfu tea sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Classic Yixing Form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuietly angular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ziye Shipiao Yixing Teapot is shaped in one of the most recognizable forms within the Yixing tradition: a broad, gently tapering body set upon three understated feet, balanced by a clean spout and distinctive handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is made from Huanglongshan Jiangponi clay and offered in two compact capacities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e120 ml \/ 4.1 fl oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e150 ml \/ 5.1 fl oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are small enough for the rhythm of Gongfu tea, yet generous enough to share across several small cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classical form, reduced to proportion, clay and use.\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 Ziye Shipiao (子冶石瓢) form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuanglongshan Jiangponi clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 120 ml and 150 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact xiaopin teapot proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Gongfu-style tea preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for solo tea and intimate shared sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo sizes for different brewing preferences\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\u003eSome Yixing forms are defined by ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipiao is defined by proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts body sits low and wide. The walls rise inward toward the opening, creating a silhouette that feels stable without appearing heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spout extends decisively from one side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle answers it from the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow, three small points establish the pot's stance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is nowhere for poor proportion to hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat simplicity is precisely what gives the form its enduring appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version pairs that architecture with the quieter, earthy character of Jiangponi clay and offers it at a scale designed for repeated Gongfu infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Ziye Shipiao Form\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZiye Shipiao — 子冶石瓢 belongs to the broader family of Shipiao teapot forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts visual language is remarkably restrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA relatively broad base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA direct spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree points beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the pot in profile and each component seems simple on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difficulty lies in making all of them belong together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe angle of the spout must speak to the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle must provide visual counterweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid cannot interrupt the silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body needs enough tension to feel purposeful rather than merely rounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor us, this is why Shipiao remains so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts beauty cannot be separated from its proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHuanglongshan Jiangponi Clay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis teapot is described as being made from Huanglongshan Jiangponi (黄龙山降坡泥).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJiangponi is a type of clay associated with the Yixing Zisha tradition, appreciated for its distinctive mineral character and fired appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than translating Jiangponi into a simplified marketing term such as “premium brown clay,” we retain the traditional material name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Yixing collectors, the identity of the clay is part of the identity of the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, its earthy visual character feels particularly appropriate for the disciplined geometry of Shipiao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e120 ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: 120 ml \/ 4.1 fl oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e9.8 × 7.5 × 5.4 cm\u003cbr\u003e3.9 × 3.0 × 2.1 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more intimate of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose 120 ml if you primarily brew for yourself, prefer smaller concentrated infusions, or enjoy moving through several rounds of tea without preparing too much liquid at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts smaller proportions also give the Shipiao form a particularly compact, collected appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolo Gongfu tea\u003cbr\u003eOne to two small cups\u003cbr\u003eConcentrated brewing\u003cbr\u003eFrequent repeated infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e150 ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: 150 ml \/ 5.1 fl oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e10.5 × 8.6 × 5.8 cm\u003cbr\u003e4.1 × 3.4 × 2.3 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little more generous while remaining firmly within the small-pot tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose 150 ml if you occasionally share tea, use slightly larger cups, or simply prefer a little more room when brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe additional volume makes it versatile without losing the intimate character that makes a small Yixing pot appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolo or shared Gongfu tea\u003cbr\u003eTwo to three small cups\u003cbr\u003eSlightly more generous infusions\u003cbr\u003eEveryday tea sessions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e120 ml or 150 ml?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither size is inherently better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice is about rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose 120 ml if your tea sessions are primarily solitary and you enjoy smaller, more concentrated rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose 150 ml if you want slightly greater flexibility for sharing or prefer a little more tea in each infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe physical difference appears small on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Gongfu brewing, however, 30 ml can noticeably change the rhythm of a session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Pot That Sits Low\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the pleasures of Shipiao is the way it occupies the tea table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not rise dramatically upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low centre of gravity gives the teapot a sense of stability, while the broad body establishes a strong horizontal line between spout and handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes Shipiao particularly beautiful when viewed at table height rather than only from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it beside a small cup and fairness pitcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire composition remains low, quiet and close to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for Gongfu Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small Yixing pot naturally encourages a different relationship with tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than making one large infusion, the session unfolds through many smaller ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith every infusion, the tea changes slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBitterness recedes or sweetness becomes clearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot becomes less an object to admire from a distance and more a tool for paying attention.\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: Ziye Shipiao \/ 子冶石瓢\u003cbr\u003eClay: Huanglongshan Jiangponi \/ 黄龙山降坡泥\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Yixing, China\u003cbr\u003eCraft: Handmade\u003cbr\u003eUse: Gongfu tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e120 ml\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: 120 ml \/ 4.1 fl oz\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 9.8 × 7.5 × 5.4 cm\u003cbr\u003eImperial: 3.9 × 3.0 × 2.1 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e150 ml\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: 150 ml \/ 5.1 fl oz\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 10.5 × 8.6 × 5.8 cm\u003cbr\u003eImperial: 4.1 × 3.4 × 2.3 in\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 thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the teapot to dry completely with the lid removed before storing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid strongly scented detergents unless specifically recommended by the maker, as residues may interfere with subsequent tea sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid sudden temperature changes and impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, regular use becomes part of the relationship between tea drinker and pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Note on Handmade Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handmade Yixing teapot should not be expected to resemble an industrially molded object in every microscopic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle differences in surface, clay tone and finishing may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, we recommend looking closely at the actual product photography—particularly the clay surface, lid, spout, handle, feet and base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese details tell you far more about a teapot than a distant lifestyle photograph ever could.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for Quiet Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something particularly appropriate about Shipiao within the world of Oriental Artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not an object whose beauty depends on decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts character comes from decisions that are almost invisible:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA line made slightly sharper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA body made slightly lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handle balanced against a spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree small feet establishing the pot against the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen tea is added and the object begins to make sense.\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\u003eIf you primarily drink tea alone, we would choose the 120 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you occasionally share tea or prefer slightly more flexibility, choose the 150 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we would not change is the scale itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipiao is a form that becomes particularly compelling when kept small—the low body, broad stance and strong horizontal balance all become more concentrated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oriental Artisan ","offers":[{"title":"120 ml \/ 4.1 fl oz","offer_id":48774528434366,"sku":null,"price":188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150 ml \/ 5.1 fl 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