Yixing

[Victoria]

Would you call the shape of our pots Bell Shape?

I don't remember, I'll check later the paper that came with it to see how they named the shape

Also, regarding calligraphy on bottom, I thought it looked pretty nicely done compared to other ones I’ve seen. Do you by any chance have any examples of older / newer ones, that are similar? I had a file on this but seem to have misplaced it.

My comment on the calligraphy was not meant to be about the aesthetics - it does look very nice. Also, I don't have enough knowledge of calligraphy to make a critical assessment of the style. I meant that the type of carving and style of calligraphy does not look like those of Qing pots. Here are a couple of examples:

Ok, Yes they look different. Since I can't find my folder, here is a post by fellow member Thsu, and his 90s Taiwan pots with similar calligraphy on bottom of pot. Go to 'Spring edition Part 1': http://themandarinstea.blogspot.com/2009/03/

[steanze]

Yes, this type of pots have been made since the '90s, my initial guess based on clay texture was that yours is from after 2000, but I don't have a high confidence in that guess, so it is very possible it is from the '90s

[Victoria]

Yes, this type of pots have been made since the '90s, my initial guess based on clay texture was that yours is from after 2000, but I don't have a high confidence in that guess, so it is very possible it is from the '90s

Yeah I'm not 100% sure either, just a hunch it's a Taiwan special order. I bought it on looks alone . On a scale the 250ml Tokoname is 150gr, and the 200ml Bell Shape 156gr. The clays are pretty different, but both are thight and thin walled.

[steanze]

It's a nice shape, it has an "ancient" feeling.

[Brent D]

This is a F1 Hongni from the period 1987 / 1992.
Two batches have been made by F1 during that period, the first one made of porous, unmixed Hongni clay, as in this case. its about 125ML. I use this pot for my roasted oolongs.

[Stephen]

140ml
Qing Shui Ni
Medium fired
Thick walled
<10 sec pour (never timed, fast)
Made 80's to 90's
Calligraphy reads, "China FuJian Province Tea Import and Export Company Xia Men Subsidiary Gift," or so I was told
Brewing aged sheng puer. The thick walls and clay type seem a good match for aged sheng; has a nice effect on the brew, neither too rounding nor too clarifying.

I got this because I like the ba le shape and clay looked good. I would appreciate more information, like approximate age or manufacturer/factory. Thanks!

[steanze]

I think 1990s, non factory 1. The clay looks nice, should brew good tea

[Stephen]

I think 1990s, non factory 1. The clay looks nice, should brew good tea

Yes, brewing well! The person I bought this from said it was given as a gift with tea purchase (as calligraphy states.) The good old days I guess. I wonder who made these for the Fujian tea company?

[lac63]

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shops where you can buy
users that start as I do.

A pleasure

Lluis abad

[lac63]

I feel more comfortable every time
with it and is better coupled with my hand,
the patina is increased with the use of
just like the taste to taste.
Purchased in:
https://www.chawangshop.com/

[lac63]

I publish this interesting bet by the craftsmen
with YiXing clay in this century, if any fellow
are interested here have this website:

http://www.homeanddecor.com.sg/articles ... -clay-pots

[Victoria]

I publish this interesting bet by the craftsmen
with YiXing clay in this century, if any fellow
are interested here have this website:

http://www.homeanddecor.com.sg/articles ... -clay-pots

Nice designs by British artist. Have you touched or own any of these pieces ? I wonder where the clay used is sourced?

[lac63]

I publish this interesting bet by the craftsmen
with YiXing clay in this century, if any fellow
are interested here have this website:

http://www.homeanddecor.com.sg/articles ... -clay-pots

Nice designs by British artist. Have you touched or own any of these pieces ? I wonder where the clay used is sourced?

Not at the moment, but I see with good eyes,
and maybe I will autoregale some piece in the future,
Christmas for example

[Brent D]

Check out the little beauty I just got. Its 105 ml
Custom order from 2007 from an older batch of unmixed Hongni. The clay is probably 60s or 70s.
The potter who made this teapot is a semi-anonymous 5th rank Yixing craftsman whose name is 志刚.
very thin walled and very high fired. Havent tried it yet. May hold off and just enjoy its beauty as is.

[lac63]

Check out the little beauty I just got. Its 105 ml
Custom order from 2007 from an older batch of unmixed Hongni. The clay is probably 60s or 70s.
The potter who made this teapot is a semi-anonymous 5th rank Yixing craftsman whose name is 志刚.
very thin walled and very high fired. Havent tried it yet. May hold off and just enjoy its beauty as is.

Wow!
Where have you got this beauty?