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YANYOO handmade Yixing teapot featuring Yucheng Kiln Duanni clay and delicate engravings, Xiao Ying, product left side.
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Smiling Cherry Yixing Teapot

Sale price$235.00
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The Smiling Cherry (笑櫻) teapot originated in the Ming Dynasty and is said to be inspired by the historical tale of 'Ying Ning's Smile'—'Ying Ning's smile melts away a thousand sorrows'. This teapot has a flat, round shape, with a solid, substantial feel, wide shoulders, and a constricted neck.

The teapot is finished in Yu Cheng Kiln, a collaborative space where cultural figures, renowned pottery makers, and skilled engravers come together to create exceptional pieces.

The decoration features a finely hand-sculpted bird floral motif, accompanied by a traditional Chinese calligraphy.

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YANYOO handmade Yixing teapot featuring Yucheng Kiln Duanni clay and delicate engravings, Xiao Ying, product left side.
Smiling Cherry Yixing Teapot Sale price$235.00
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The Legend of Yucheng Kiln

Mei Diaoding (1839–1906), a renowned calligrapher and poet from Ningbo, was celebrated as 'unsurpassed in elegance during the 260 years of the Qing Dynasty.' A tea enthusiast with a deep appreciation for Yixing teapots, Mei founded the Yucheng Kiln in his later years as a literati endeavor.

The Yucheng Kiln transcended the role of a mere literati workshop for Yixing clay. It flourished as a collaborative collective, spearheaded by esteemed calligraphers and seal carvers, and further enriched by the expertise of skilled potters and ceramic engravers. The name 'Yu Cheng' is an honorific term meaning 'to fulfill' or 'to perfect.'
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