子冶石瓢｜全手工240cc原矿老紫泥紫砂壶

Zi Ye Shi Piao Teapot · Original Ore Aged Zini Clay · Fully Handmade Yixing Zisha | 240cc

The Zi Ye Shi Piao (子冶石瓢) is one of the most celebrated forms in Yixing Zisha history, named after Qu Yingshao — the Qing Dynasty scholar and artist known by the pen name “Zi Ye” — who refined the classic Shi Piao (Stone Ladle) form into the elegant, triangular silhouette beloved by collectors today. This piece is crafted from original ore Aged Zini (老紫泥) clay — the most storied and revered of all Zisha clays — and shaped entirely by hand, embodying a tradition recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage of China.

There is a reason the Zi Ye Shi Piao has endured for centuries: its proportions are simply perfect. The triangular body, the flat trapezoidal lid, the straight spout that rises at a precise angle — every element is in harmony, every line speaks of restraint and mastery. To brew tea in this pot is to participate in a conversation that spans three hundred years.

Clay & Craftsmanship

• Clay: Original ore Aged Zini (老紫泥) — the most classic of all Zisha clays, with a deep reddish-purple tone that develops a rich, jewel-like luster over years of use
• Technique: Fully handmade (全手工) using traditional Yixing slab-building methods
• Capacity: 240cc — ideal for focused gongfu tea sessions

The Zi Ye Shi Piao Form — Scholar's Perfection

The Zi Ye interpretation of the Shi Piao is distinguished by its more refined, elongated proportions and its elegant triangular profile. Where the classic Shi Piao is bold and architectural, the Zi Ye version is poetic and precise — a form that rewards close attention and reveals new beauty from every angle.

Aged Zini — The Soul of Zisha

Aged Zini is the original Zisha clay — the material that gave Yixing teapots their legendary reputation. Its double-porous structure breathes with your tea, softening tannins, amplifying fragrance, and developing a profound, dark luster that deepens with every brew. It is the ideal companion for aged pu-erh, high-mountain oolongs, and any tea that deserves to be experienced at its fullest.

A Collector's Essential

The Zi Ye Shi Piao in Aged Zini clay is a cornerstone of any serious Zisha collection — a teapot that embodies the highest ideals of Chinese craft: simplicity, precision, and the quiet beauty of a form perfected over centuries.