Here is the zhuni teapot I use for my pu-erh. Notice how the surface is not completely smooth. You can see and feel some sand on the surface of the pot. It weighs 110 gr and fits a tea volume of 15 cl.
It's made by hand but this company doesn't put its focus on the guy who makes it, but on the overall brand. The engraving may not have been done by hand, though. I think it's like a stamp and then it's painted by hand. This teapot is relatively more expensive than regular zisha, because zhuni is kind of rare. Around 100 USD, but best is to send me an e-mail at stephane_erler@yahoo.com to get the exact price.
Older Zhuni teapots have a silky feel and wet look. Maybe its the way the potter refines the clay, if it becomes more refined it becomes less sandy. Does your potter use a dragon kiln or an electric kiln? If its the latter it may also contribute the different between old and new Zhuni appearances.
Yes, I have seen older zhuni teapots and know what you mean. It's also slowly beginning to show with this (as I compare with recent ones). An effect of time and of tea oil.
Looks very graceful and similar to an orange, Who is the artist, is it made by hand or from a mould and was it expensive?
ReplyDeleteIt's made by hand but this company doesn't put its focus on the guy who makes it, but on the overall brand. The engraving may not have been done by hand, though. I think it's like a stamp and then it's painted by hand.
ReplyDeleteThis teapot is relatively more expensive than regular zisha, because zhuni is kind of rare. Around 100 USD, but best is to send me an e-mail at stephane_erler@yahoo.com to get the exact price.
Does Zhuni teapots have a wet and silky feel?
ReplyDeleteWhat is more striking is the sandy feeling
ReplyDeleteOlder Zhuni teapots have a silky feel and wet look. Maybe its the way the potter refines the clay, if it becomes more refined it becomes less sandy. Does your potter use a dragon kiln or an electric kiln? If its the latter it may also contribute the different between old and new Zhuni appearances.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have seen older zhuni teapots and know what you mean. It's also slowly beginning to show with this (as I compare with recent ones). An effect of time and of tea oil.
ReplyDeleteMy potter uses a modern kiln fired by gas.