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全手工大师壶 鲍玉华 宫灯 Fully handcrafted master Yixing Zhuni teapot by Baoyuhua "Palace Lantern", 125ml
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"Palace Lantern"宫灯
Width: approx. 11.5 cm Height: 6.5 cm Lid diameter: 4 cm V: 125ml
National Craft Artist: Bao Yuhua 鲍玉华
Origin al Huanglong Mountain Ben Zhu Ni clay, 125ml, ball filter spout.
This teapot features a rounded body with smooth, flowing lines, exuding stability and natural elegance. Its simple yet robust design creates a profound artistic aura, blending minimalism with rich charm. The sturdy, full-bodied form is complemented by a gracefully curved triple-spout for smooth pouring and an ear-shaped handle that adds dynamic beauty.
About Bao Yuhua _鲍玉华
Heritage & Pedigree:
Fifth-generation heir of "Bao Sheng Tai" Descendant of the prestigious Qing Dynasty ceramics merchant house (est. 1850, Shanghai), granting her unmatched lineage legitimacy.
Training:
Apprenticed under Li Bifang (disciple of Zhu Kexin, master of floral-style teapots)
Studied colored ceramics with Qiu Yulin (China Ceramic Art Master)
Graduated from the Central Academy of Arts & Design (now Tsinghua Academy of Fine Arts)
Accolades & Recognition
Title : National Certified Artisan (awarded 2012) – China's state-endorsed master craftsman rank.
Awards: 15+ major honors, including:
Gold Medal, West Lake International Art Expo (2003) for "Stone Dipper Teapot"
"Earth Award" Gold (2013) for *Blessing Teapot
Museum Collection: Elegance in Purple Clay* series preserved at Wuxi Museum.
Artistic Signature
Mastery of classical forms
Renowned for minimalist undadorned wares with mathematically precise proportions and fluid lines.
Innovations
Cultural motifs: Bamboo joints, imperial dragon reliefs fused with traditional shapes.
Rare clay experiments: Jade Dragonback Clay, Republic-era Green Mud.
Hybrid techniques: Clay marbling (*jiaoni*), wood-firing effects.
Authentic Huanglong Mountain Ben Zhu Ni clay , embodying six extraordinary characteristics that define its essence:
Pure Ore – Ming Dynasty vein, unblended crimson clay with gold flecks
Ancient Craft – Wood-ground, silk-sieved, 3+ years aged
Triple-Fired – 1180°C “glazed red” with pomegranate hue shift
Living Texture – Dragon-scale surface, dual-pore matrix
Almost patina – 7-day amber glow, evolves to rouge-silk finish
Tea Alchemist – Unlocks “mineral resonance” in rock oolongs.
Enhances ripe pu-erh with a "rice-broth" velvety texture.
Note: Slight color variations occur due to handmade firing—each teapot tells its own story.