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[TIM]

An old friend that don't see the light that often. Made with old Zhisha (sand). I love the clumsy dumbo Pyo Choo Bak from the moment we met 10 years ago... Many said its like a cow dung

[rabbit]

An old friend that don't see the light that often. Made with old Zhisha (sand). I love the clumsy dumbo Pyo Choo Bak from the moment we met 10 years ago... Many said its like a cow dung

I really like it Tim! I don't think it looks like poo How much does it hold?

[jaderabbit]

Looks like a nice juicy pumpkin to me, Tim. Looks like it'd make some good tea.

[TIM]

I will copy and send these comments to Mrs. Toki. Thank You guys

[Herb_Master]

Purchased from the Tung Ting Tea Centre off jalan Sultan in Kuala Lumpur.

Whilst drinking tea with the owner I noticed one of the pots he used, later, while resting between tea sessions, I noticed another in his cabinets, I had to have it.



Made from Zhuni clay mined in the mid to late 80's, it was made in the early 90's as part of a commission from a Hong Kong teashop.



It feels good in the hand and looks very nice, there is a tiny bit of play in the lid, possibly the infamous Zhuni shrinkage

It pours nicely, but lacks a filter


The base has a raised clay seal and a black print seal

[TIM]

Now you are in my world Herb Master Congrats on the new treasure.
This is one of the most replicated modern teapot by Taiwanese. And there are good reasons for it. Enjoy! ~ T

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[tingjunkie]

I love the clumsy dumbo Pyo Choo Bak from the moment we met 10 years ago... Many said its like a cow dung

It might look like a melted pumpkin someone has had on their porch for 4 months too long, but certainly not cow dung!

Just kidding T! I think it's quite lovely.

[tenuki]

I rather like this pot.

[chrl42]

jing xi hui meng chen zhi stamp, earlier one used more noticeable stamp, 7~80's shui ping used 'abstract' looking ones

that pot could be from green sticker period 7~80's one..but I'm just a newbie...4 cup? (80ml)

[chrl42]

earliest type one could be Yixing Zisha (宜兴紫砂)..I've heard it's from the ROC period

then there's Jing Xi Hui Meng Chen Zhi (荆溪惠孟臣制), the most commonly used one from the ROC until now..period differs depending on the shape of 溪

Jing Xi Nan Meng Chen Zhi (荆溪南孟臣制) is rarer one..but because it's rare it's more sought-after (=thus price)..I don't know they had it after 70's..earlier used stamp

Yixing Hui Meng Chen Zhi (宜兴惠孟臣制) is also earlier version, I've heard it and nan meng chen were used by masters..so shapes are better. but it's beyond my ability to believe

Zhongguo Yixing (中国宜兴) is the most common one used by Factory-1


..most imitations appeared after 90's..some even had better shapes..some even used the same clay just kilns are different. Earlier pots could be ugly..but I haven't heard they offer less pleasures than later ones...because clays are darn good~

[brandon]

..most imitations appeared after 90's..some even had better shapes..some even used the same clay just kilns are different. Earlier pots could be ugly..but I haven't heard they offer less pleasures than later ones...because clays are darn good~

Thanks Charles, I also thought this seemed like 70s-80s - it is actually about 5 cups I think.

I bought it for the clay, and also because I mostly buy Shui Ping shape. The craftsmanship is pretty so-so for the era. The lid fit is good, but there is an indentation in the lid. Not a chip, like someone squished the clay down before firing. The lid is not very symmetrical around the edge, either.

The walls are pretty thick.

[TIM]

I love the clumsy dumbo Pyo Choo Bak from the moment we met 10 years ago... Many said its like a cow dung

It might look like a melted pumpkin someone has had on their porch for 4 months too long, but certainly not cow dung!

Just kidding T! I think it's quite lovely.

Thank You TJ, and Thank You again for this resurrection, Master American Style

[tortoise]

IPT, great pot!

[IPT]

Thank you Tortoise. I'm really enjoying it. Even though it'll take years to season properly, there's nothing like a new teapot! My wife thinks I have enough. How is that possible

[tingjunkie]

Thank You TJ, and Thank You again for this resurrection, Master American Style

I'm just happy that you're happy!