secondhand Yixing Zisha teapot new with embossed dragon decoration

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Yixing zisha teapot

Beautiful, unique traditional Yixing (zisha) teapot made of porous ceramic clay fired at high temperature, with prominent embossed dragon decoration and bamboo-shaped handle.🎎🎋🐉🧧
The dragon, 🐉central motif of the lid, is a symbol of strength, luck, and protection in Chinese culture, giving the object a strong character and aesthetic of Eastern tradition.🐉 The bamboo-shaped 🎋handle is not only decorative but also refers to concepts of durability and harmony with nature, which are directly connected to the tea ritual.
The teapot is made of zisha clay (“purple sand”), a material with a history dating back to the Ming Dynasty in the Yixing region of China. This particular clay is micro-porous, “breathes,” and gradually absorbs the aromatic oils of tea, enhancing the flavor with use and creating a natural patina over time.
🔍It features an integrated filter made of the same material with multiple holes, ensuring proper filtration and smooth flow. The clear, “metallic” sound response and absence of odors confirm the high quality of firing and clay.
🔍 Ideal for leaf tea (not powder), such as oolong, black tea, or pu-erh. The clay absorbs aromas, so it is recommended to use it with a specific type of tea to fully reveal the flavor profile. It should not be washed with soap — only with warm water.
📌Tea Memory: Yixing clay is porous and “absorbs” the taste and aroma of tea over time. For this reason, it is recommended to use only one type of tea.
🔍Dimensions: Height: 14 cm. Base 9 cm
Excellent condition, never used. With embossed seal.
A special piece combining functionality and decorative value, ideal for both your tea ritual and your collection.🐉🧧🎑🎋🎎

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