Ceramic tea pots (Taoci Chahu)
Kännchen Chaozhou Shen Ceng
CPC3
Small handmade Chaozhou teapot by Cai Yujian - Volume approx. 90ml
Shen Ceng means "deep layer" and refers to the rare feldspathic clay used for this piece.
Yujian processes this clay using a complex traditional method known as Tiao Sha: the addition of sand. The clay is first fired at a low temperature, then ground and sieved before being re-mixed with raw clay.
About the shape
The name Shui Ping (??) combines the characters for "water" (?) and "level/balanced" (?). Developed in the 16th century during the late Ming dynasty, the Shui Ping teapot has since become a classic.
Modern Shui Ping teapots feature a low center of gravity, with the handle, spout, and lid knob aligned on a single horizontal line.
An introduction to Chaozhou clay teapots and detailed information can be found here.
Shen Ceng means "deep layer" and refers to the rare feldspathic clay used for this piece.
Yujian processes this clay using a complex traditional method known as Tiao Sha: the addition of sand. The clay is first fired at a low temperature, then ground and sieved before being re-mixed with raw clay.
About the shape
The name Shui Ping (??) combines the characters for "water" (?) and "level/balanced" (?). Developed in the 16th century during the late Ming dynasty, the Shui Ping teapot has since become a classic.
Modern Shui Ping teapots feature a low center of gravity, with the handle, spout, and lid knob aligned on a single horizontal line.
An introduction to Chaozhou clay teapots and detailed information can be found here.
- Origin:
- China / Guangdong / Chaozhou
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