Yixing Purple Clay Longevity Peach and Squirrel Teapot 300ml

Basic Information

• Shape Design: This kind of teapot usually takes the peach as the main body shape, with a plump and round appearance, symbolizing longevity and good luck. The lid is often decorated with a small peach or a squirrel playing with a peach, which is vivid and adds a lively atmosphere to the teapot. The handle and spout are designed to be integrated with the peach shape, with smooth lines, both beautiful and practical.
• Production Process: It is made by hand – crafted by professional purple clay masters. The production process includes processes such as clay selection, kneading, molding, carving, and firing. Each process requires exquisite skills and rich experience to ensure the quality and artistic value of the teapot.
• Clay Material: Common clay materials include original mine old purple clay, duan clay, etc. Different clay materials endow the teapot with different colors and textures. For example, the old purple clay is thick and elegant, and the duan clay is delicate and smooth.

Price Range

• The price of Yixing Purple Clay Longevity Peach and Squirrel Teapot 300ml varies greatly depending on factors such as the author’s reputation, clay material quality, and production process. In the Chinese market, the price of teapots made by ordinary craftsmen may be around 100 to 600 yuan. For example, a 300ml purple clay longevity peach teapot on Taobao is priced at 118 yuan. And the price of teapots made by famous masters can be as high as tens of thousands of yuan. For instance, a 300 – cc longevity peach teapot made by Jiang Shuming, a national – level senior engineer, is priced at 13,888 yuan. In the US market, on Etsy, a similar handmade longevity peach purple clay teapot is priced at $369, and on buyourtea.com, a 240 – ml handmade squirrel purple clay teapot is priced at $213.20.

Artistic Value and Collection Significance

• Artistic Value: This kind of teapot combines the beauty of purple clay art with traditional Chinese cultural connotations. The peach and squirrel patterns are not only vivid in shape but also imply good meanings such as longevity and prosperity, showing the unique charm of Chinese traditional culture.
• Collection Significance: For purple clay teapot enthusiasts and collectors, the Yixing Purple Clay Longevity Peach and Squirrel Teapot has certain collection value. The works of famous masters are even more valuable due to their scarcity and excellent craftsmanship, and their prices may continue to rise over time.