Yixing

[Bok]

This is what I meant ~ this is a nice example of how both sides match and go well on the pot! Very nice lettering as well.

[Youzi]

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Glad you enjoy it. The other side:

Was the two sides carved by a different person or with different tools? The painting seems less refined than the calligraphy, but it's difficult to judge, because I can't see the carving details on the painting properly.

Btw, love to overall shape and the spout on that pot. Especially, because I hate that kinda spout in general, so I'm glad to see a counter example of that design, which I actuall do like.

Same person... The calligraphy is also in a more informal free flowing style. This particular calligrapher is a student of Ren Ganting who was known for this style.

I'm talking more about the carving not the painting or the calligraphy specifically.

From the pictures it seems like the calligraphy part is "sharper". While the painting part is "rougher".

I'm not sure if it's the same in real life too. As I said it's difficult to see on the picture.

[LeoFox]

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Looks very nice! Would be great if you could show a photo of the other side.

Glad you enjoy it. The other side:

Was the two sides carved by a different person or with different tools? The painting seems less refined than the calligraphy, but it's difficult to judge, because I can't see the carving details on the painting properly.

In this case, I quite like the contrast between the carving and the calligraphy. It's very clear to me how the strokes of characters are echoed in the carving and vice versa, though one rougher and more rustic. Makes me feel transported into that scene.

The text is also very evocative

[Bok]

That’s the only Yixing with carving in my active collection, simple and powerfully carved.

That was before I got the lid stapled.

[wave_code]

I think that 'bad clay' will make bad tea, but it's not necessary to get 'good clay' to make good tea. So long as the clay isn't terrible, there'll be something that it pairs well with. Part of the fun is finding out what that tea might be, and learning from how it affects it. I'm sure that there's no perfect clay out there, at least from a tea-drinking perspective.

One person's 'bad' or 'not as good' clay is another persons 'good' or 'good enough' clay for sure, or not very flexible in its pairing. While my range of experience is smaller than others here I was trying to think if I have had a 'bad' pot... and I think out of the clay and pots I've tried while some bring out other aspects or some maybe do little more than give better heat retention over porcelain, I think I've only ever used one pot that in fact made my tea worse- and that was pretty obvious garbage clay that had a very funny smell, look, feel. So as long as we avoid something so cheap or sketchy as for it to be a health concern we probably can't be doing that much worse - everything else is a bonus or fun experimentation.

[steanze]

I'm talking more about the carving not the painting or the calligraphy specifically.

From the pictures it seems like the calligraphy part is "sharper". While the painting part is "rougher".

I'm not sure if it's the same in real life too. As I said it's difficult to see on the picture.

Ah, I see what you mean! The depth and sharpness of the carving is varied across the bamboo, with some areas having a less deep and sharp carving, and other areas having a deeper carving.

[LeoFox]

I'm talking more about the carving not the painting or the calligraphy specifically.

From the pictures it seems like the calligraphy part is "sharper". While the painting part is "rougher".

I'm not sure if it's the same in real life too. As I said it's difficult to see on the picture.

Ah, I see what you mean! The depth and sharpness of the carving is varied across the bamboo, with some areas having a less deep and sharp carving, and other areas having a deeper carving.

I think that makes the carving more dynamic, reflecting the content of the text

[Bok]

While I’m on it, might as well post the third old “Dicaoqing” I have, a veritable monster (for me) at 200ml and with very skinny handles… I admit I’m a bit nervous when using this pot. That and the size explains why it hasn’t gathered the same shine as the tiny Biandeng, although I have it much longer.

[olivierd]

While I’m on it, might as well post the third old “Dicaoqing” I have, a veritable monster (for me) at 200ml and with very skinny handles… I admit I’m a bit nervous when using this pot. That and the size explains why it hasn’t gathered the same shine as the tiny Biandeng, although I have it much longer.

If it does ok with rolled wulong, I’m ready to help and discharge you of it, I’ll pay shipping so you feel relieved.

[Bok]

If it does ok with rolled wulong, I’m ready to help and discharge you of it, I’ll pay shipping so you feel relieved.

Jamais de la vie !

It is indeed excellent with any Oolong actually, same as its small cousin.

[DailyTX]

I got one that seems to be half-way polished, possibly a reject, left unfinished and then still sold elsewhere. At least that’s my theory.

Usually these carry the Gongju seal or inscription. This one is Tongzhi period.

Coincidentally, also aforementioned Dicaoqing of old.

Hey @Bok
Is that patch of duanni on the lid?

[Baisao]

Baisao: Sometimes it it wiser to let a dead discussion lie dead, rather than awakening it though an after-the-fact…

No one likes a person who cannot take their own advice.

[Balthazar]

@Baisao: One member deemed to live “a very unhappy life”, another to be unlikable.

I shall work on becoming more likable! In the meanwhile, much mettā to you too.

[steanze]

Let's get back to the topic of Yixing teapots, hopefully we can all appreciate the beauty together. I am sure that if we could all sit down together with tea, it would be easier to clear up all misunderstandings.

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(obviously not mine)

[Balthazar]

Agreed! Who knows, at the current vaccination rates that might actually be possible in the not too distant future