As a kind of follow up to the thread above, I would like to know how does one select and identify good Zisha Teapots.
Recently I purchased 2 teapots. Both of them are drastically different in clay and construction. For this discussion purpose, I have posted pictures of both the teapots. From the concentric circles of the black teapot, it seems like it has been thrown on a turn tray, whereas the light brown one looks handmade or molded.
Both the teapots smell very different as well. Probably due to the kind of clay that is being used.
Based on the features of 2 teapots, which is better and why? Anyway to tell what kind of clay is used for each one?
If more information or details are needed, do posts on this thread as well.
