Wind Blew Sunflower Teapot

Wind Blew Sunflower Teapot 风卷葵壶

Design and Craftsmanship
The “Wind Blew Sunflower” teapot is a beautifully crafted piece that captures the classic charm of traditional Yixing design. Combining smooth, rounded curves with intricate ribbed textures, this teapot highlights the elegance of simplicity while evoking the image of a sunflower swaying gently in the breeze. The shape is gracefully organic, allowing the teapot to feel balanced and harmonious, with a lid knob sculpted to resemble a wind-swept leaf, adding to its sense of natural movement.

Engravings and Artistic Details
The teapot’s lid and body exhibit carefully sculpted textures that resemble the sunflower’s petals, giving the impression of wind playing across its surface. The impressionistic style of the design brings the sunflower to life, capturing its movement and vitality through subtle, flowing lines. This unique artistic touch emphasizes the beauty of nature and the refined skill of the artisan.

Seals and Marks
Inside the lid, the stamp “Jianxiang 建翔” is engraved, confirming the authenticity and origin of the teapot from the skilled hands of a Yixing artist. This mark adds value to the piece, affirming its quality and connection to the Yixing pottery tradition.

Material and Functional Qualities
Crafted from premium Yixing clay, this 280 ml teapot is ideal for enhancing tea flavor over time. Its porous structure allows the teapot to gradually absorb the aroma and taste of tea, enriching future brews. The size makes it perfect for intimate tea sessions, embodying both beauty and functionality in a single piece.

Overall Impression
The Wind Blew Sunflower teapot is a fine example of Yixing artistry, with its graceful design and symbolic representation of nature. It’s a treasured piece for collectors and tea enthusiasts who appreciate the blend of traditional aesthetics with a touch of poetic expression.

Width: 14.5 cm
Height: 6.5 cm
Capacity: 280 ml

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