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Xi Shi Yixing Teapot

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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 Xi Shi (西施) teapot, crafted from premium Zhuni clay from Huanglong Mountain, is a classic form in the Yixing tradition, inspired by Xi Shi, one of the Four Great Beauties of ancient China. The body is round and full, paired with a truncated lid, a short and slightly thick spout, and an inverted ear-shaped handle. The overall silhouette is graceful and well-balanced.

The decoration features a Ruyi cloud motif, crafted using Falangcai (珐琅彩), an enamel technique originating in the Qing Dynasty as well. This auspicious pattern, inspired by ancient China's reverence for nature, symbolizes harmony and good fortune. Gold outlining on the spout and lid adds an elegant finishing touch.

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Tale of the "Lost Treasure" - 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.
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