This fully handmade yixing tea pot is one-of-a-kind and available while supplies last
Crafted By Zhuang Yaxin
This highly sculptural and delicate pot by master potter Zhuang Yaxin is an incredible juxtaposition of the perfect, smooth form of earthen clay, adorned with formal gold calligraphy, and a lively natural element- branches twisting through the form, ready to burst free with life. Small blossoms on the branch contrast purple clay against the pot’s beautiful mottled Benshan Lv Ni clay, ready to take on deep luster over years of use. Every detail hints at the serious craft behind a piece that comes together with a sense of effortlessness.
Technical Specifications
clay : Ben Shan Lv Ni
form : Yin Xiang
weight : 127 g
apprx. capacity : 200 ml
apprx. pour time : 11 sec
spout to handle : 11.5 cm
diameter : 8 cm
lid opening : 4.5 cm
height : 7 cm
artist certificate : included
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Zhuang Yaxin
Born to a long line of teapot masters, Zhuang Yaxin went to the Jiangsu School of Pottery Craft to study pottery in 1996. After graduation, she apprenticed with nationally recognized master potter Zhuang Yulin to refine her skills and painstakingly refine her own unique style. Over time, she has become recognized for a unique sense of abundance in her work.
In 2000, she was offered a place at the renowned Tsinghua University Ceramics Department in Beijing as a graduate student. Her doctoral project piece "Fu Shou Hu" was acquired by Tsinghua University’s permanent collection for its unique style and elegance to use as a future teaching aid and example piece.
In recent years, Zhuang Yaxin has been working on one hand to bring new ideas and a spirit of originality to her work, and on the other hand working both to collect unique pieces herself and to become part of private collections. She has been winning national level competitions, and receiving the honor of having ehr work published in ceramics art magazines, gaining favor and respect from collectors along the way.
Recent Exhibitions and Awards:
2002 "Liu Fang Gong Deng" Gold Medal winner at the Hangzhou international Folk Arts Exhibition
2005 "Zong Fang" Gold Medal Winner at the Guangdong International Tea Expo Yixing Arts Showcase
2006 "Liu Fang Ling Long" Gold Medal Winner China International Craft Masters Exhibition, New Ideas Category
2007 "Fu Ze Man Man" Gold Medal Winner China International Craft Masters Exhibition, New Ideas Category
2007 "Bian Yu" Second Place Winner at the Yixing New Artists and New Work Exhibition
2008 "Ting Ting Yu Li" Gold Medal Winner at the First Rizhao International Art Fair
2009 "Wu Dao" Gold Medal winner at the New Artists New Work Spring Art Competition
2011 "Fu Ya" Yibo Cup Grand Prix Gold Medal Winner
2012 "Ping Hu Qiu Yue" Voted Best Original Idea at the China New Design Competition