[He Dao Hong Style Xi Shi] Fatty Boss - Longshan Imitation Ancient - Traditional Handmade - Yucheng Kiln Tuan Clay - 160cc

[Local Taiwanese Store with Comprehensive After-Sales Service] [Each Piece Comes with a Certificate] [Yucheng Kiln Tuan Clay] In the Yixing dialect, "Tuan" (團) sounds the same as "Duan" (段), leading to the later name "Duan Clay." This ore is often formed from the natural co-existence of green clay and purple clay, inheriting characteristics from both. After firing, its color is elegant and warm, with common variations like off-white, golden yellow, green duan, and old duan. It is renowned for its "pure heart and plain face." Zhou Gaoqi's "Compendium of Yangxian Teapots" from the Ming Dynasty records: "When fired, the white sand speckles, much like strings of pearls." The surface of Duan Clay often features a natural granular texture and fine particles, which is one of its classic characteristics. Duan Clay has a high quartz content and lower iron content, with moderate plasticity. It is challenging to fire, and the resulting texture is ancient, simple, and elegant, with a pure and refined aura, possessing a unique scholarly charm. The Tuan Clay used by Yucheng Kiln differs significantly from the traditional Yixing Zisha from Huanglong Mountain: 🏺 Looser Texture: Compared to the Zisha from Huanglong Mountain in Yixing, Yucheng Kiln's Tuan Clay has a lower density and a relatively looser structure, offering excellent micro-porosity. 🎨 Ancient, Warm Yellow Firing Color: After firing, the tones often display a warm yellow hue with a texture as lustrous as fine jade, frequently exhibiting coarse sand particles, creating a visual effect of ancient, rustic charm. [Form Origin Story] The traditional Xi Shi pot is most famously represented by the works of Xu Feilong and Hui Mengchen from the Qing Dynasty, with a style leaning towards delicate and demure. Contemporary Zisha master He Dao Hong breaks convention, infusing the roundness of the traditional Xi Shi with his signature aesthetics, transforming the delicate charm of a Jiangnan beauty into a grand and powerful contemporary artistic spirit. [Frequently Asked Questions QA] 1. How to "open the pot" before first use? Clean the inside and outside thoroughly. A vegetable scrubbing sponge is recommended; do not use chemical agents. Simply wash with water, and it's ready for use. 2. How to care for the pot? Keep it clean and dry after use, otherwise, tea stains can accumulate. Place it in a well-ventilated area after use. If storing it in the box long-term, allow it to air dry naturally for 1-2 months to let the moisture fully evaporate from the pores, to prevent mold. 3. How to clean tea stains or mold? Soak with enzyme cleaner. 4. Correct way to warm the pot In cold weather, or after a long period of disuse, use warm water at 40°C to pour over the inside and outside of the pot, then fill the pot with water to allow the Zisha pores to fully absorb moisture. 5. How to maintain pieces with engravings? For pots with engravings, cleaning with a soft brush is recommended. 6. What if the item is damaged during shipping? Yanhuang Dadi Art fully assumes responsibility for shipping safety. If there is any damage, please contact customer service immediately. 7. This store's products are sold simultaneously through physical channels. Handmade items are produced in small quantities. Please inquire about availability before purchasing. 8. All product images are actual photographs. Due to factors such as computer screen color differences and shooting light, there may be slight variations between the photos and the actual item. The actual product is the standard.