Li Xing

"Pear" Li Xing Yixing Teapot (ZiSha: ZiNi)

Li Xing form is considered one of the most classic and time-honored shapes in Yixing pot making. This 110ml teapot is crafted from ZiNi clay from Huang Long Mountain (黄龙山) – the very core area of Yixing clay production. What gives this teapot its unusual black appearance is not paint or glaze but the result of a reduction firing process. It is finished with Sa Jin (紫砂洒金) – a traditional decorative technique that dots the surface with touches of gold, creating a contrast against the dark clay.