Xi Shi Yixing Teapot (ZiSha: ZhuNi)

This elegant Yixing teapot is named after Xi Shi, one of ancient China's famed Four Beauties. Legend has it that she was so beautiful that when Xi Shi gazed upon fish in a pond from her balcony, the fish were so captivated by her presence that they stopped swimming and sank.  The teapot's design, inspired by the gentle curves and softness associated with classic beauty, brings a touch of grace to your tea table. The small spout resembles the nose of a beautiful girl, the lid button and the handle resemble her hair buns, and the round body of the teapot resembles the round face of Xi Shi. This teapot is crafted from Zhao Zhuang Zhu Ni Yixing clay (宜兴赵庄朱泥), renowned for its high iron content and refined texture. Zhaozhuang Zhuni is clay from one of the Original Mines. It can be recognized by the brownish hue that transforms into a beautiful vermilion or dark red upon firing. During the firing process, this clay has a 20% shrinkage ratio, making the craft of the Xi Shi pot a challenge in