Lotus Zisha Teapot by Mr. Tang Binjie, reproduction of a teapot auctioned for 2.7 million RMB

A beautiful object, sometimes stunning at first glance, even if one is unable to describe it in sophisticated terms, the beauty that comes with it is still impressive. Thousands of years of mankind's oldest ceramic craft has been revitalised in Zisha, with a contemporary aesthetic perspective that incorporates ancient techniques, making the overall visual appearance ancient and simple without losing the modern aesthetic sense. Today Tong Xin She Teahouse recommends this reproduction of Zisha pot by Mr. Tang Binjie, which was auctioned for RMB 2.7 million. This piece uses the lotus as a metaphor for the word 'harmony', both pronounced "he" and takes the name to promote the idea of 'harmony' in traditional Chinese culture. It is handmade in the studio of my good friend Huang Dan, with a capacity of 150cc. The clay is made from old Duan Ni from the Yellow Dragon Mountains, and this pot is made to resemble a dried lotus flower, the texture of which is as natural as wood. The mouth and hand