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Re: Yixing
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 9:48 am
by Mark-S
OCTO wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 10:38 pm
This is off topic..... just adding to the fun... I'm using Kobiwako cup as my coffee mug... black coffee never tasted better.. hahahaha.....
So not a bad idea after all, thanks
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Why is there red clay inside the lid and body? It's not NZWH.
Re: Yixing
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 10:08 am
by OCTO
This is my own opinion....
Mark-S wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2020 9:48 am
Why is there red clay inside the lid and body? It's not NZWH.
I've seen this in several three friends pot before. Nothing to be alarmed. But the clear and uniform line encircling the inner parameter of the lid is pretty odd.
Mark-S wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2020 9:48 am
The inner markings I have not seen before in any three friends pot, but rather very specifically seen on four leg square pots. The smudge like markings appears to be some poorly executed attempts to cover up mistakes, commonly found among poor workmanship pots or a poorly executed repair work.
my 2cents worth...
Cheers!
Re: Yixing
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 10:53 am
by Mark-S
@OCTO
I always get the odd F1 pots.
The inner markings do indeed look like a repair. But I don't care much about the inside. The outside looks pretty good. From the outer craftsmanship it's the best Three Friends pot I got.
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Would you call these circles a bad craftsmanship? I've got three confirmed F1 Shui Ping pots but only one of them has these circles inside. It's not the smallest pot.
Re: Yixing
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 10:56 am
by OCTO
Mark-S wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2020 10:53 am
OCTO
Would you call these circles a bad craftsmanship? I've got three confirmed F1 Shui Ping pots but only one of them has these circles inside. It's not the smallest pot.
Yeah.... in my books, that's weird and I would skip them... hahahaha.....
Re: Yixing
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 11:03 am
by Mark-S
OCTO wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2020 10:56 am
Yeah.... in my books, that's weird and I would skip them... hahahaha.....
This pot is a confirmed F1 pot (late 70's), so I guess that the clay quality is still fine, but I'll remember it for future purchases. Thanks for your help
Re: Yixing
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 11:26 am
by steanze
Mark-S wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2020 10:53 am
OCTO
I always get the odd F1 pots.
The inner markings do indeed look like a repair. But I don't care much about the inside. The outside looks pretty good. From the outer craftsmanship it's the best Three Friends pot I got.
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Would you call these circles a bad craftsmanship? I've got three confirmed F1 Shui Ping pots but only one of them has these circles inside. It's not the smallest pot.
That's really weird for a F1 pot
Re: Yixing
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 11:36 am
by Mark-S
steanze wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2020 11:26 am
That's really weird for a F1 pot
That's what Bok said when I first posted this teapot here. I thought that it would look like this because of the small size, but now that I have an even smaller pot I wanted to ask again. Maybe this pot was made by an apprentice.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/teapot2 ... 4/?app=fbl
Re: Yixing
Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 10:42 am
by Mark-S
I've seen these marks on quite a few supposedly "old" Yixing teapots. Are these export marks from Chinese customs?
Re: Yixing
Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 11:04 am
by Bok
Mark-S wrote: ↑Sat May 30, 2020 10:42 am
I've seen these marks on quite a few supposedly "old" Yixing teapots. Are these export marks from Chinese customs?
No idea about the marks, but this lid doesn’t look right...
Re: Yixing
Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 11:30 am
by Mark-S
Bok wrote: ↑Sat May 30, 2020 11:04 am
No idea about the marks, but this lid doesn’t look right...
I posted the pot some time ago. I don't know about it's authenticity, but I liked the painting. Not sure if it's handmade (I guess it is), but definitely not a slip cast pot.
@Chadrinkincat has a pot that looks somewhat similar.
At first, I thought that these marks were from the seller, but I have seen multiple pots with similar marks, so I guess it's from something official like customs.
Re: Yixing
Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 11:48 am
by Mark-S
My jar also has a similar mark under the lid. It would be interesting to know the origin of these marks.
Re: Yixing
Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 1:38 pm
by Chadrinkincat
@Mark-S
From my understanding, these marks were used as a way to match lid to body after firing.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/142937832 ... 6403365355
Re: Yixing
Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 2:00 pm
by Mark-S
So it's not from Chinese customs like these wax seals you can sometimes see on Chinese wares. Interesting, thank you very much
Re: Yixing
Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 5:30 pm
by Mark-S
I don't know if you remember the book I purchased on Taobao (Tmall) about 45 days ago. Unfortunately, the seller does not ship it, so I had to ask for a refund today. Another reminder not to buy something directly from China even if the seller has good reviews... It's a pity that you cannot buy this book in the West.
Re: Yixing
Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 6:09 pm
by pantry
Mark-S wrote: ↑Sat May 30, 2020 5:30 pm
I don't know if you remember the book I purchased on Taobao (Tmall) about 45 days ago. Unfortunately, the seller does not ship it, so I had to ask for a refund today. Another reminder not to buy something directly from China even if the seller has good reviews... It's a pity that you cannot buy this book in the West.
I never bought from Taobao but have successfully bought a bunch of tea and teaware direct from China without problems. The only time the merchant was slow in responses was when they were up in the mountain picking teas. I’m sorry you didn’t get your book, but don’t let one incident discourage you! Besides, you are still able to get a refund, so that’s a good sign!