{"product_id":"jingzhou-shipiao-240ml-yixing-zini-teapot","title":"Jingzhou Shipiao 240ml Yixing Zini Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handmade Yixing teapot in the full-bodied Jingzhou Shipiao form, shaped from Zini clay in a generous 240 ml capacity for Gongfu tea and shared sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Fuller Expression of Shipiao\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow, grounded and unmistakably composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jingzhou Shipiao Yixing Teapot takes the familiar architecture of the Shipiao form and gives it a fuller, more substantial presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribed in Chinese as Manpiao — 满瓢, this interpretation emphasizes a more generous body while preserving the strong visual relationships that define Shipiao: the grounded stance, restrained lid, direct spout and balanced handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade from Zini (紫泥) clay, this version holds approximately 240 ml \/ 8.1 fl oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger than many xiaopin Yixing teapots, it is particularly suited to those who enjoy the character of traditional Zisha but prefer a more generous pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade Yixing Zisha teapot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJingzhou Shipiao \/ 景舟石瓢 form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-bodied Manpiao \/ 满瓢 interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZini \/ 紫泥 clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 240 ml \/ 8.1 fl oz capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for Gongfu tea and shared tea sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger capacity than many traditional small Yixing pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassical form with a grounded, architectural silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Jingzhou Shipiao Form\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipiao is one of the most recognizable forms within the vocabulary of Yixing pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts beauty comes from structure rather than ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low body establishes the centre of gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe walls rise toward a restrained opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spout extends outward with purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle provides visual counterweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything appears simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat simplicity is deceptive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a teapot relies so heavily on proportion, even a small change to the height, fullness of the body or angle of the spout can transform its entire personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Jingzhou Shipiao interpretation brings a fuller quality to that familiar architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eManpiao · 满瓢\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is described as Manpiao — 满瓢, literally suggesting a fuller expression of the Shipiao form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with a particularly lean or sharply tapering Shipiao, the body carries greater visual volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot still sits low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horizontal relationship between spout and handle remains important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the centre feels more substantial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat fullness becomes especially appropriate at 240 ml, where the teapot has considerably more physical presence than a petite 100–150 ml Yixing pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is still recognizably Shipiao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply expressed with more volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eZini · 紫泥\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis teapot is described as being made from Zini (紫泥), one of the traditional clay terms within the Yixing Zisha vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than reducing the material simply to “purple clay,” we retain the name Zini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe understated character of the clay is particularly suited to Shipiao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no need for colour or elaborate surface decoration to create presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material supports the form rather than competing with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e240 ml: A More Generous Yixing Teapot\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: approximately 240 ml \/ 8.1 fl oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is noticeably larger than many of the smaller Yixing teapots used for intimate Gongfu sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat difference matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Two\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e240 ml offers a generous volume for two tea drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Sharing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith smaller cups, it becomes a practical choice for a more social Gongfu tea session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Larger Personal Brews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea drinkers who find 100–150 ml pots too restrictive may prefer the additional capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Larger Leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more generous internal volume can also provide additional physical room for leaves to expand, depending on the tea and brewing method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe character remains distinctly Yixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rhythm simply becomes more generous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSmall Pot or 240 ml?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice depends on how you drink tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 100–120 ml pot creates frequent, intimate infusions and is particularly natural for one person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 150–160 ml pot offers a middle ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 240 ml, the experience changes again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is more tea in every round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore to divide between cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd more flexibility when tea becomes something shared rather than solitary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone who regularly drinks Gongfu tea with another person—or simply prefers a more generous vessel—240 ml can make considerably more sense than choosing a very small pot simply because it is traditional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eA Teapot of Proportion\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the clay colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat remains is geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where Shipiao earns its reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is very little decoration available to distract from an awkward line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA successful Shipiao must feel balanced before anything else is considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewed directly from the side, the relationship becomes particularly clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is how we recommend looking at this piece first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMade for Shared Tea\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecant the complete infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen divide it between the cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 240 ml, there is enough tea for the ritual to become naturally more social.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot returns to the centre of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea becomes less about one person concentrating on a small vessel and more about the quiet exchange that happens around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt of Quiet Living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDetails\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct: Yixing Zisha Teapot\u003cbr\u003eForm: Jingzhou Shipiao \/ 景舟石瓢\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Manpiao \/ 满瓢\u003cbr\u003eClay: Zini \/ 紫泥\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Yixing, China\u003cbr\u003eCraft: Handmade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCapacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 240 ml \/ 8.1 fl oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongfu tea\u003cbr\u003eTea for two\u003cbr\u003eShared tea sessions\u003cbr\u003eRepeated infusions\u003cbr\u003eLarger-volume Yixing brewing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a handmade teapot, subtle variations may naturally occur between individual pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLiving With Yixing Clay\u003c\/h1\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 teapot to dry completely 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 impacts and sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular use allows the pot to become something more interesting than a display object: a familiar part of the tea table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eA Note on Handmade Character\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis teapot is described as handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle variations in clay tone, surface and hand-finished details may naturally occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen evaluating a Shipiao teapot, we particularly recommend examining:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody Profile · Lid · Spout · Handle · Base · Clay Surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a form this restrained, proportion and finishing communicate more than elaborate decoration ever could.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eA Note on the Name “Jingzhou”\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Jingzhou Shipiao — 景舟石瓢 refers here to the teapot's stated form and stylistic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should not be interpreted as an attribution to the celebrated Yixing master Gu Jingzhou (顾景舟).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a contemporary handmade Yixing teapot unless otherwise accompanied by specific and verifiable maker provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCurator's Note\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf our smaller Shipiao pieces are about intimacy, this one is about presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 240 ml, the body has room to express the fuller Manpiao proportions more clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would choose it for a tea table where two or more cups regularly appear—or for someone who loves the disciplined architecture of Shipiao but simply prefers a more generous brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scale changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essential character does not.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oriental Artisan ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48774583419070,"sku":null,"price":266.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9885\/5870\/files\/47621787384758_.pic_hd.jpg?v=1787384826","url":"https:\/\/oriental-artisan.com\/products\/jingzhou-shipiao-240ml-yixing-zini-teapot","provider":"Oriental Artisan ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}