[Not suitable in dishwasher and microwave]
[Not suitable in dishwasher and microwave]
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Late 70s | Yixing Zhuni Teapot | “Line-Piao” Form | 90ml
Crafted from fine Niangao Clay (年糕土), this 90ml Yixing teapot embodies the warmth and softness typical of 1970s studio wares. The form, commonly known among collectors as "Guava(芭樂)" or "Line-Piao" (線瓢壺), features a rounded, melon-like body and a finely balanced spout-handle-lid alignment, all executed with meticulous attention.
Teapots from the 1970s often predate the large-scale mechanized production that became common in the 1980s. During this earlier period, many pieces were still crafted on custom order (外銷訂製壺) or by studio potters under small-batch output. This results in finer hand-finishing, better proportion, and more subtle expression in forms and lid fits.
In contrast, 1980s studio wares, while still highly collectible, tend to show the beginning of semi-industrial production, with more standardized molds and occasional trade-offs in material fineness or wall uniformity.
About the Clay – Niangao Tu (年糕土)This particular type of Zhuni clay earned the nickname “niangao” (meaning "rice cake") for its smooth, sticky texture when wet and soft, almost waxy feel once fired. The 1970s version often exhibits a subtler sheen and more pliable finish compared to its 1980s successors. Fired at slightly lower temperatures than modern Zhuni, it retains better porosity and develops patina more gradually. Ideal for brewing lightly roasted oolongs or aged sheng puerh.
Late 70s | Yixing Zhuni Teapot | “Line-Piao” Form | 90ml
Crafted from fine Niangao Clay (年糕土), this 90ml Yixing teapot embodies the warmth and softness typical of 1970s studio wares. The form, commonly known among collectors as "Guava(芭樂)" or "Line-Piao" (線瓢壺), features a rounded, melon-like body and a finely balanced spout-handle-lid alignment, all executed with meticulous attention.
Teapots from the 1970s often predate the large-scale mechanized production that became common in the 1980s. During this earlier period, many pieces were still crafted on custom order (外銷訂製壺) or by studio potters under small-batch output. This results in finer hand-finishing, better proportion, and more subtle expression in forms and lid fits.
In contrast, 1980s studio wares, while still highly collectible, tend to show the beginning of semi-industrial production, with more standardized molds and occasional trade-offs in material fineness or wall uniformity.
About the Clay – Niangao Tu (年糕土)
This particular type of Zhuni clay earned the nickname “niangao” (meaning "rice cake") for its smooth, sticky texture when wet and soft, almost waxy feel once fired. The 1970s version often exhibits a subtler sheen and more pliable finish compared to its 1980s successors. Fired at slightly lower temperatures than modern Zhuni, it retains better porosity and develops patina more gradually. Ideal for brewing lightly roasted oolongs or aged sheng puerh.