[Not suitable in dishwasher and microwave]
[Not suitable in dishwasher and microwave]
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Classic Shui Ping by Fei Longmei | 170ml | Early 1990s | Master-Made
Crafted in the early 1990s, this teapot is an early work by Fei Longmei (費龍妹), who would later be recognized as a National Arts & Crafts Master. This period marks the tail end of what many collectors consider the “golden years” of Yixing craftsmanship, when skilled artisans still worked with superior native clays before industrial and market shifts of the 2000s.
The teapot is a textbook example of the Shui Ping form, with balanced proportions, smooth curvature, and confident structural lines. The clay appears to be a blended purple clay (píng zǐ ní), with a slightly warmer brown tone and a fine sandy texture that supports excellent breathability. The interior is a single-hole design, offering a clean, unfiltered stream, ideal for rolled oolongs or aromatic, medium-roast teas.
A small chip is present on the lid rim (see detail photo), but it does not affect functionality. This is a rare, early-period piece from a now well-respected master, and carries both collector and functional value for daily tea practice.
Classic Shui Ping by Fei Longmei | 170ml | Early 1990s | Master-Made
Crafted in the early 1990s, this teapot is an early work by Fei Longmei (費龍妹), who would later be recognized as a National Arts & Crafts Master. This period marks the tail end of what many collectors consider the “golden years” of Yixing craftsmanship, when skilled artisans still worked with superior native clays before industrial and market shifts of the 2000s.
The teapot is a textbook example of the Shui Ping form, with balanced proportions, smooth curvature, and confident structural lines. The clay appears to be a blended purple clay (píng zǐ ní), with a slightly warmer brown tone and a fine sandy texture that supports excellent breathability. The interior is a single-hole design, offering a clean, unfiltered stream, ideal for rolled oolongs or aromatic, medium-roast teas.
A small chip is present on the lid rim (see detail photo), but it does not affect functionality. This is a rare, early-period piece from a now well-respected master, and carries both collector and functional value for daily tea practice.