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Toad-and-Ganoderma全手工灵蟾壶承 Yixing Handcrafted "Toad-and-Ganoderma" Tea Tray, by HeWeiBin
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Handcrafted Zisha Tea Tray "Toad-and-Ganoderma"
Artist: 何卫斌 He Weibin (Art name: Ziye)
Title: National Assistant Craft Artist
Clay: Authentic blau duanni clay 青段
Size: 19cm (L) × 14cm (W) × 5cm (H)
Artist Legacy
Born into a Zisha ceramics family in Yixing, He Weibin (Zive) mastered traditional techniques while studying modern design. His innovative "reimagining antiquity" style has been featured in publications like Chinese Zisha Art and Collectors, earning global recognition.
Artistic Highlights
Dual Symbolism:realistic toad (symbol of fortune) poised mid-movement
· Three hollow-carved ganoderma (symbol of longevity) emerging as base
Represents the harmony of heaven and earth in Taoist philosophy.
Craft Innovation: thin ganoderma carvings using stacked clay technique
· Dual-clay firing:
Toad: ron-blue oxidized green clay
· Ganoderma: Amber-gold benshan clay
Artist Signature
· Tradition reinvented: Merges academic training with ancestral techniques
· Material mastery: Enhances tea aroma retention through clay porosity
· Investment potential: Limited annual production (≤5 pieces) drives value appreciation
This tray transforms tea preparation into a meditative experience – where steam dances between celestial toad and earthly ganoderma, creating a miniature landscape of harmony.