Master Yu Zisha Teapot #001 Faircup With some faint crackles in

With some faint crackles in the glossy surface

The dragon is hand painted in fine details from which the expert painting skill can be seen as well as the time spent in working on this piece

while the inside is covered by pronounced crackles throughout which will deepen with use

The teapot also features thick body which helps to retain the heat well

The side-handle teapots are made by the potter Liu Xinlong from Jingdezhen

Master Yu Zisha Teapot #001 Faircup With some faint crackles inThe irregularly shaped zisha teapot is made by Yu, a free potter based in Jingdezhen (check here to learn more about Yu). It completely stands out by the long bended spout, giving an interesting appearance. It features the smoky red surface,formed with zini (purple red brown clay mined from Yixing) primarily and coated with yet refined reddish clay (Hongqingshui ) , making the teapot feel coarse in hand, providing the textural and visual contrast. The