Hi everyone,
This teapot was gifted to me about 10 years ago, but I had forgotten about it until a recent move. I would like to know more about it as I'm considering selling it. The friend that gave it to me mentioned that it is of value, but we are no longer in touch so I am not able to get information from him anymore.
Would anyone be able to help? Maybe help me understand the stamp on it or what it says? Happy to send more pictures if needed.
Thanks a bunch!
Re: Looking for more information about my teapot
Hi JJ306
I am new to the group but I have been collecting zisha teapots for a good number of years.
This zi ni (purple clay) Teapot has a seal mark of 洁萍（Jie Ping), and from its style and carving, is an attempt by the artist to recreate a look of antiquity, which can be appealing to select hobbyists. This Teapot is probably made close to the year you received it in, and the carved poetry is more decorative in purpose, to inject a scholarly feel to a tea brewing session.
What is positive about this Teapot is that there has not been a deliberate attempt to make it look old or seasoned, it has been kept clean, the hardness of the surface sheen seems to indicate it is fired appropriately, and will serve well to brew most teas.
In my humble opinion, this is a style that is still available in tea ware shops across Asia (particularly in China), and will be priced moderately in the lower hundreds (US dollars) as a practical choice for daily use.
Hope this helps and all the best!
I am new to the group but I have been collecting zisha teapots for a good number of years.
This zi ni (purple clay) Teapot has a seal mark of 洁萍（Jie Ping), and from its style and carving, is an attempt by the artist to recreate a look of antiquity, which can be appealing to select hobbyists. This Teapot is probably made close to the year you received it in, and the carved poetry is more decorative in purpose, to inject a scholarly feel to a tea brewing session.
What is positive about this Teapot is that there has not been a deliberate attempt to make it look old or seasoned, it has been kept clean, the hardness of the surface sheen seems to indicate it is fired appropriately, and will serve well to brew most teas.
In my humble opinion, this is a style that is still available in tea ware shops across Asia (particularly in China), and will be priced moderately in the lower hundreds (US dollars) as a practical choice for daily use.
Hope this helps and all the best!
Re: Looking for more information about my teapot
Pictures of the inside can help determine the quality further.