Categories: Ceramics, Oriental arts
Yixing Clay Teapot in Form of Immortal – Chinese Scholar’s Object with Seal Mark
£ 60.00
Categories: Ceramics, Oriental arts
Yixing Clay Teapot in Form of Immortal – Chinese Scholar’s Object with Seal Mark
£ 60.00
On offer is a finely modelled Yixing teapot, likely dating to the 20th century, crafted from traditional zisha clay and formed in the shape of a Chinese immortal. With expressive detailing and a warm, unglazed surface, this figural teapot is both a functional vessel and a contemplative object of art.
Whether you’re a collector of Asian ceramics or a tea ceremony enthusiast, this teapot offers a rare synthesis of sculptural form and cultural symbolism — embodying wisdom, serenity, and craft.
📌 KEY FEATURES
✅ Genuine Yixing zisha clay – unglazed, natural finish
✅ Form of Chinese immortal – likely Shou Lao or similar Daoist figure
✅ Signed with seal mark to base
✅ Condition: Good with minor wear consistent with age — no cracks or chips
✅ Fully intact lid and spout
✅ Includes accurate measurements: Length 15.2 cm / 6 in, Height 10.2 cm / 4 in
✅ Rare sculptural example — handmade with character and presence
💡 STYLING TIP
Style this piece on a scholar’s desk, tea table, or bookshelf. Pair it with bamboo, carved wood, or calligraphy tools to create a serene, East Asian-inspired vignette.
🎁 PERFECT FOR:
✔️ Collectors of Chinese ceramics or teapots
✔️ Practitioners of Gongfu tea ceremony
✔️ Lovers of myth, folklore, and traditional craftsmanship
✔️ Display use in libraries, zen gardens, or meditation spaces
🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES
Yixing teapots have been prized in China since the Ming dynasty for their natural, unglazed clay and ability to enhance the flavour of tea over time. This figural design likely represents an immortal or elder deity and bears a potter’s seal to the base — a hallmark of individual studio craftsmanship, not mass production.
📏 MEASUREMENTS
• Length: 15.2 cm / 6 inches
• Height: 10.2 cm / 4 inches
• Depth: approx. 8 cm / 3.1 inches
• Weight: [please confirm if you’d like it included]
📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
We ship worldwide using tracked, insured services. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location — no surprises. All items are securely packed with care and experience.
📌 WHY IT MATTERS
This is more than a teapot — it’s a symbolic vessel reflecting centuries of Chinese philosophical thought, hand-sculpted into form. Rare to find with such character and completeness, it invites both use and quiet appreciation.
stock code 150725
1 in stock
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