Yellow Pumpkin yixing clay woodfired teapot # 94864 puerh

Yellow Pumpkin yixing clay woodfired teapot # 94864 puerhLiteral translation: "huang nangua hu" "yellow pumpkin teapot." The name is slightly ambiguous: "" may refer to a yellow glaze or yellow clay, and without more provenance or a photo its not possible to identify a specific kiln or period. However, the (pumpkin or gourd teapot) is a wellknown and longlived form in Chinese teapot making. Brief history: The pumpkin gourd motif has been used in Chinese ceramics and metalwork for centuries, and potters in

balanced shape

oak moss and forest mushrooms

Dragon decoration has a long history in Chinese arts as an imperial and auspicious motif

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each segment reflects traditional garden motifs

as some herbs may have mild anticoagulant effects

Thicker Liquor: The tea’s consistency becomes richer and more velvety

or applied bands

The tea later became known as the ancestor of all white teas

rustic aesthetics in tea ware

ideal for solo tea sessions or as a collectible item for lovers of artisan ceramics

this tea is ideal for cold evenings or as a spicy daily energizer