Zhisa teapots are world famous for their uniquely beautiful shapes and the amazing craftsmanship. They are collectors' favourite items.

Zhisa (or some spell it as zisha) is the name given to the unique clay that is found in a small town named Yi-Xing in the province of Jiangsu, China. Zhisa means "Purple clay" because of the unique color of the clay. Teapots made from zhisa clay had a long history, dating back to the Sung Dynasty (960 - 1279).

Zhisa teapots are bid for thousands of dollars in auction houses all over the world, and it is definitely graceful to display one or two in your home.
A teapot with a human figure
A Two-layer teapot

Two-layer Zhisa Teapot
The body of this Zhisa teapot has two layers, an inner layer and an outer layer. The main theme of design is bamboo branches, and the patterns on the body and lid are bamboo leaves. There is a seal at the bottom......
A silver-wrapped teapot

Wrappd with Metal
This Zhisa teapot is metal wrapped, both on the main parts of the body, on the lid, and at the spout. The patterns on the body are a dragon on one side and a phoenix on the other........

A teapot with some monkeys
Monkey Teapot
This Zhisa teapot has several monkeys on it. The body of the teapot is in the shape of a tree trunk; the spout and handle are branches. The naughty monkeys are playing on the old pine tree......
A teapot with painting on it
Scenery Teapot
Landscape paintings adorn this Zhisa teapot. There are colorful paintings around the body as well as on the lid. The process of burning paintings onto a Zhisa teapot requires skillful technique......
A nicely made teapot
Simply a Beauty
This Zhisa teapot is so superbly made that no one can resist the desire to possess it. By just looking at the finish of the teapot one will know it is from the hands of a maestro.......
A Zhisa teapot
By a Rising Star
This Zhisa teapot is by a female teapot artist who is the student of a Zhisa teapot maestro of China. She is among the most promising young teapot artists in China.......
A Zhisa teapot with stripes
Contemporary Masterpiece
This Zhisa teapot is made by a famous contemporary teapot artist. He is known for creativity and superb workmanship. This teapot comes with a certificate and a photo of the artist........
A teapot with a frog
Frog Teapot
A little frog perching on a tree trunk. That is the theme of this interesting Zhisa teapot. The frog is so vividly depicted that it seems to be ready to jump away from the lid. The seal at the bottom bears the name of a famous teapot artist.......
An old teapot
Old and Rare
One look at this Zhisa teapot will give you the feeling of going back to olden days. Indeed, this Zhisa teapot is said to be the work of the Qing Dynasty, and the seal at the bottom also suggests this.......
A teapot with flowers painted on it
Teapots of Four Seasons
This Zhisa teapot set comprises of four teapots, each depicting one season of the year. On one side is the icon flower of the season, and on the other is the Chinese character for the season.......

 

A Very Unique Zhisa Teapot

You may not believe it. This is a real Zhisa teapot and you can actually drink tea out of it.

The body of this teapot depicts an old scholar, with long beard and a fan in hand, resting in the hollow of a giant bamboo trunk. Judging from his dress he is pretty wealthy, and his belt is adorned with three pieces of semi-precious stones.

At the lower part of the teapot there is an inscription of the name of a famous contemporary teapot master. ... More pictures...

 

 

 

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