Jasmine, peonies, cherry blossoms; Tang Xianwu evokes the beauty of a formal garden with this masterwork “Garden of Fragrant Abundance.”

The traditional courtly garden that Tang Xianwu references with this teapot represents a dynamic tension between overflowing, abundant natural beauty and the thoughtful order and intention of the gardener.

The goal of the courtly garden is to capture a concentrated essence of the natural world in a microcosm, a experience that evokes inspiration in any who stroll its paths. So too with this masterwork teapot - a piece whose intense, bold formality perfectly balances the “Fragrant abundance” of the branches and flowers in relief and the gold ornamentation, like petals in the breeze.

This piece is particularly stunning for Tang Xianwu’s fire-reduction technique, yielding deep dark Di Cao Qing clay that still shines with warmth, like the long twilight of summer. This special clay will continue to get more lustrous and deeper with use, giving back texture and complexity with every brew.

Tang Xianwu’s work comes with a collector’s certificate specific to the rare Yuan Kuang Di Cao Qing clay and a separate artists certificate with her seal, a 3rd party collector’s card certifying the piece and a picture of Tang Xianwu herself with the pot.

This museum-level piece is ready for a lifetime of joyful brewing. Truly, it is hard to describe the feeling of Tang Xianwu’s work in the hand, the way it all fits together so perfectly, the balance, the pour, the way it reflects light.