Si Ting
Liu Si Ting, a Qing Dynasty potter, crafted the iconic Siting teapot, now a cherished classic. Evolving from the pear-shaped design, it's favored for its elegance, perfect for savoring tea. The Siting teapot boasts a gourd-shaped body, gracefully curved spout, delicate loop handle, and a high, hollow lid forming a seamless vessel. With a round spherical knob, distinct feet, a clean and crisp round base, and a seamless connection using the Ming Jie technique, it showcases the graceful beauty of curves. In the Minnan region, there's a local saying: "First, nameless; second, Siting; third, Mengchen; fourth, Yigong." Siting ranks higher than Mengchen, possibly because the Siting teapot style is elegant, standing in the tea boat like a proud dragon, displaying exceptional charm. The success of the Siting teapot lies in its ability to serve as a model for the use of curves. Delighting in the subtlety of curves not only imparts an artistic aesthetic but also brings a sense of comfort and ligh