YANYOO handmade Yixing teapot featuring water polished (Shuimo) technique and delicate lifting handle, Palace Lantern made of Zhuni, product left side.

YANYOO handmade Yixing teapot featuring water polished (Shuimo) technique and delicate lifting handle, Palace Lantern made of Zhuni, product right side.

YANYOO handmade Yixing teapot featuring water polished (Shuimo) technique and delicate lifting handle, Palace Lantern made of Zhuni, product top side.

YANYOO handmade Yixing teapot featuring water polished (Shuimo) technique and delicate lifting handle, Palace Lantern made of Zhuni, lifestyle left side.

Lifting Palace Lantern Yixing Teapot

$185.00

clay:

Zhuni

Size:

200ml

Variant

The Starlight Collection has long been the highlight of our curated Yixing teapot offerings, pun intended. Each teapot is finished using the Water-Polish (Shuimo) technique, a traditional craft dating back to the late Qing Dynasty in the 1800s. Featuring small-sized Yixing teapots, the collection offers designs that are both delightful and collectible, perfect companions for solo tea sessions.

This Palace Lantern (宮燈提梁) teapot has a rounded and full-bodied form, inspired by traditional palace lanterns. The surface is fully water-polished, resulting in a smooth, glossy finish with a soft, glass-like sheen. The lid, knob, and spout edges are trimmed with gold accents. A curved lifting handle is attached, both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

The design of palace lanterns originated during the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty. The prototype was a lantern crafted by an elder from Tuntou Village, which was later presented to the imperial palace by a local official. This Tuntou lantern was designated as a tribute and named 'Gong Lantern,' symbolizing the grandeur of the imperial court. Over time, the character 'gong' (供) was replaced with 'gong' (宫), giving rise to the term 'Palace Lantern' as it is known today.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Volume: 6.7 oz

Care Guide

Keep it away from greasy or dusty areas
Keep it dry inside after use to prevent moisture accumulation
Keep the lid sideways for better airflow
Use water only for brewing
Avoid detergents

"Ancient Treasure" of Zisha Decoration - Shuimo Craftsmanship

The technique of water-polishing has existed in China for thousands of years, but its application to Yixing teapots did not appear until the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty (1820 to 1850). According to historical accounts, after Yixing teapots were exported to Siam (present-day Thailand), the locals regarded Zisha ware as equivalent to jewelry. As a result, they began to polish the teapots using abrasive stones to uniformly smooth out the rough surface, creating a glossy, mirror-like finish similar to glass. Additionally, the rims, lid knobs, and edges were often adorned with gold, silver, or copper, giving the teapots a jewel-like appearance. This refined aesthetic quickly gained favor among the Thai royal family and wealthy merchants, who eagerly collected them.