Favourite Yixing teapot shape

[Tead Off]

Si Ting and related pots are seen with and without metal (brass, gold, etc.) rims on spout and mouth from the Qing period onwards. Here in SE Asia, you see many like this. It's not clear to me whether they are for protection, aesthetics, or for covering chips. Maybe for all these reasons. They can really accent a lovely teapot.

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[chrl42]

Si Ting and related pots are seen with and without metal (brass, gold, etc.) rims on spout and mouth from the Qing period onwards. Here in SE Asia, you see many like this. It's not clear to me whether they are for protection, aesthetics, or for covering chips. Maybe for all these reasons. They can really accent a lovely teapot.

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No offense.

But I think those pots are later-rimmed pots, later-rimming is mostly to 'hide' broken spots of pots.

Left one is called Lian Zi, it's a shape exported for Japan, tracing since late-Daoguang period. There were specific shapes the Japanese liked and Lian Zi is one of them.

Right one is Daoguang period's typical Gongfu Zhuni. That shi-huang Zhuni is mid-Qing's trait, which later Zhuni (including late-Qing) are unlikely to follow the beauty of the color.


Those SE asian rimming is somewhat later. Which I think related to their ethnic preference, but unlike bronze rims, gold rims are not oxidated in color over time..so I could be wrong

[chrl42]

Anyone using any of these? What kind of tea have you found ideal for this particular shape?

Wa Dang must be started from Chen Man-sheng (correct me if wrong).

But your pot is called Chuan Shi Wa Dang, a late-Qing/ROC commercial Yixing

[kyarazen]

Anyone using any of these? What kind of tea have you found ideal for this particular shape?

Wa Dang must be started from Chen Man-sheng (correct me if wrong).

But your pot is called Chuan Shi Wa Dang, a late-Qing/ROC commercial Yixing

is there any reason for it not to be called ban-wa/dang?
and also what is the difference between a "chuan-shi" version and a non "chuan-shi" version?

[chrl42]

Anyone using any of these? What kind of tea have you found ideal for this particular shape?

Wa Dang must be started from Chen Man-sheng (correct me if wrong).

But your pot is called Chuan Shi Wa Dang, a late-Qing/ROC commercial Yixing

is there any reason for it not to be called ban-wa/dang?
and also what is the difference between a "chuan-shi" version and a non "chuan-shi" version?

It's just a calling

calling is just to call, it doesn't 'mean' the pots.

One pot might have a few other names, like Bian Deng/Shen Deng or Li Xing/Xi Shi. Chuan Shi (傳世) has that characters inscribed. But I don't think that fashion existed during mid-Qing up to Chen Man-sheng's pots.

[kukicha]

This shape here is by far my favorite - i can't find a single decent yixing pot with this shape and lid style, though, and it's killing me. I've been trying to find one all year.

[FBee]

This shape here is by far my favorite - i can't find a single decent yixing pot with this shape and lid style, though, and it's killing me. I've been trying to find one all year.

I do not own one, but I know where to get one. That one is F1 Yixing, so vintage, priced accordingly. Contact me if you are seriously interested only as I'd need to spend some time to get it!

[FBee]

This shape here is by far my favorite - i can't find a single decent yixing pot with this shape and lid style, though, and it's killing me. I've been trying to find one all year.

Just a heads up, I got it anyways, will be posting it in the tea swap area soon with details!
see here: viewtopic.php?f=33&t=23226&p=301272#p301272

[kukicha]

This shape here is by far my favorite - i can't find a single decent yixing pot with this shape and lid style, though, and it's killing me. I've been trying to find one all year.

Just a heads up, I got it anyways, will be posting it in the tea swap area soon with details!
see here: viewtopic.php?f=33&t=23226&p=301272#p301272

Oh man, i wish i logged on to check up sooner!
Oh well, one day i'm sure I'll find one, eh?

[FBee]

This shape here is by far my favorite - i can't find a single decent yixing pot with this shape and lid style, though, and it's killing me. I've been trying to find one all year.

Just a heads up, I got it anyways, will be posting it in the tea swap area soon with details!
see here: viewtopic.php?f=33&t=23226&p=301272#p301272

Oh man, i wish i logged on to check up sooner!
Oh well, one day i'm sure I'll find one, eh?

Sorry about that, unfortunately I could not send you a message. If I ever see one again I'll let you know!

[FBee]

This shape here is by far my favorite - i can't find a single decent yixing pot with this shape and lid style, though, and it's killing me. I've been trying to find one all year.

Kukicha! I have found another one! I’ll give you first dips as you missed out last time. Let me know soon, before I’ll put it up for sale here:
viewtopic.php?f=33&t=24028&p=302559#p302559

[FBee]

This shape here is by far my favorite - i can't find a single decent yixing pot with this shape and lid style, though, and it's killing me. I've been trying to find one all year.

Kukicha! I have found another one! I’ll give you first dips as you missed out last time. Let me know soon, before I’ll put it up for sale here:
viewtopic.php?f=33&t=24028&p=302559#p302559

Up for sale now!

[Spanky]

I am still learning the shapes but so far Shui Ping is my favorite lOL[/b]

[FBee]

I am still learning the shapes but so far Shui Ping is my favorite lOL[/b]

To be nit-picky, Shuiping is not a shape in itself, it means water-balanced, which most pots are anyways, as otherwise water would run out... but we all know what you mean

[Spanky]

I am still learning the shapes but so far Shui Ping is my favorite lOL[/b]

To be nit-picky, Shuiping is not a shape in itself, it means water-balanced, which most pots are anyways, as otherwise water would run out... but we all know what you mean

Hi BOK,

What is the name of that shape then? Or si there no name for it??

Also I thought it meant the pot would float and balance in a bowl of water due to good symmetry..