Ribbed Smiling Cherry Yixing Teapot

Yixing Zisha "ribbed-style" teapots are designs derived and refined from natural forms such as melon ribs and flower petals. The body is decorated with evenly divided, three-dimensional ribs that are well-balanced, orderly, and harmonious, with smooth and fluid lines that create a strong sense of rhythm and visual cadence. Traditional Zisha ribbed teapots are mostly crafted by first forming a rounded body and then attaching clay strips, pressing the ribs, aligning them with templates, and carefully assembling the parts. The ribs run continuously from the lid through the body and terminate cleanly at the base, leaving the bottom plain.

Ribbed Yixing teapots are particularly challenging to create, requiring a higher standard of craftsmanship, making them a cherished choice among tea enthusiasts for their distinctive appeal.