[Not suitable in dishwasher and microwave]
[Not suitable in dishwasher and microwave]
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Black-Star Clay Flat-Belly “Shi Piao” Teapot by Tan Yufen, Late 1980s Yixing Factory No.1
This teapot was made in the late 1980s at the prestigious Yixing Zisha Factory No.1 (Factory one) during the early white-label period. It features the classic flat-belly Shi Piao shape, an iconic design prized for its stability, balance, and capacity to accommodate expanding leaves. The broad, low profile makes it particularly well-suited for Taiwanese ball-rolled oolongs or aged teas that require generous space to open.
Crafted from hei xing tu (black-star clay), this teapot showcases a special clay blend once favored by Factory No.1 collector. Fine black speckles dot the surface reflects the subtle traces of mineral-rich inclusions such as black mica. The clay itself offers a dense, double-pored structure that enhances heat retention and softens the mouthfeel of the tea. When seasoned, the surface will gradually develop a rich, warm patina.
The bottom bears the stamp of Tan Yufen (談玉芬), who got trained in the Factory One and later became a known certified potter. The body is engraved with the Heart Sutra by hand, adding a spiritual and contemplative layer to each session.
Elegant in form and thoughtful in material, this teapot is both a reliable brewing vessel and a quiet witness to a formative era in Yixing’s ceramic history.
Black-Star Clay Flat-Belly “Shi Piao” Teapot by Tan Yufen, Late 1980s Yixing Factory No.1
This teapot was made in the late 1980s at the prestigious Yixing Zisha Factory No.1 (Factory one) during the early white-label period. It features the classic flat-belly Shi Piao shape, an iconic design prized for its stability, balance, and capacity to accommodate expanding leaves. The broad, low profile makes it particularly well-suited for Taiwanese ball-rolled oolongs or aged teas that require generous space to open.
Crafted from hei xing tu (black-star clay), this teapot showcases a special clay blend once favored by Factory No.1 collector. Fine black speckles dot the surface reflects the subtle traces of mineral-rich inclusions such as black mica. The clay itself offers a dense, double-pored structure that enhances heat retention and softens the mouthfeel of the tea. When seasoned, the surface will gradually develop a rich, warm patina.
The bottom bears the stamp of Tan Yufen (談玉芬), who got trained in the Factory One and later became a known certified potter. The body is engraved with the Heart Sutra by hand, adding a spiritual and contemplative layer to each session.
Elegant in form and thoughtful in material, this teapot is both a reliable brewing vessel and a quiet witness to a formative era in Yixing’s ceramic history.