[Not suitable in dishwasher and microwave]
[Not suitable in dishwasher and microwave]
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Yixing Factory 1 Inner Purple – Outer Red “Shen Deng” Teapot (Late 1970s – 1984)
This teapot originates from the celebrated Yixing Factory No.1 during the transitional period from around 1978 to 1984, when the factory produced pieces made of “inner purple, outer red” clay. This is a special adaptation in response to material shortages and market demand for red‑toned teapots.
At that time, the high demand for red clay (“hong ni”) coincided with supply shortfalls in the red‑clay mines. To meet the demand, the factory adopted a method where the teapot was formed from purple clay (“zi ni”) internally, and either the exterior or both interior and exterior were coated with a red clay paste (“hong ni jiang”), resulting in what is known as “nei zi wai hong” (内紫外红).
The transitional nature of the material makes this piece historic. It represents a distinct era in Yixing production, rather than a compromise.This teapot, styled in the “Shen Deng” (神燈) form with a compact, refined shape with elegant proportions. The clay structure offers the advantages of purple clay combined with the visual warmth and red‑toned aesthetic that were highly appreciated at the time.
In use, this teapot is very suitable for fragrant oolongs, high‑aroma teas, or lightly/moderately roasted teas that benefit from the clay’s receptive character and proportional form.
In short, it offers vintage material, a meaningful historical context, and solid functional performance, and it stands as a tasteful choice for someone who values both the brewing experience and the story behind the piece.
Yixing Factory 1 Inner Purple – Outer Red “Shen Deng” Teapot (Late 1970s – 1984)
This teapot originates from the celebrated Yixing Factory No.1 during the transitional period from around 1978 to 1984, when the factory produced pieces made of “inner purple, outer red” clay. This is a special adaptation in response to material shortages and market demand for red‑toned teapots.
At that time, the high demand for red clay (“hong ni”) coincided with supply shortfalls in the red‑clay mines. To meet the demand, the factory adopted a method where the teapot was formed from purple clay (“zi ni”) internally, and either the exterior or both interior and exterior were coated with a red clay paste (“hong ni jiang”), resulting in what is known as “nei zi wai hong” (内紫外红).
The transitional nature of the material makes this piece historic. It represents a distinct era in Yixing production, rather than a compromise.
This teapot, styled in the “Shen Deng” (神燈) form with a compact, refined shape with elegant proportions. The clay structure offers the advantages of purple clay combined with the visual warmth and red‑toned aesthetic that were highly appreciated at the time.
In use, this teapot is very suitable for fragrant oolongs, high‑aroma teas, or lightly/moderately roasted teas that benefit from the clay’s receptive character and proportional form.
In short, it offers vintage material, a meaningful historical context, and solid functional performance, and it stands as a tasteful choice for someone who values both the brewing experience and the story behind the piece.