Wrinkled Han tiles yixing clay woodfired teapot # 94850 holiday2021

Wrinkled Han tiles yixing clay woodfired teapot # 94850 holiday2021The exact teapot form called "" (literally pleated ruffled Han tile) is not a widely documented historic type, so its precise provenance and canonical details are ambiguous. The name, however, points to two clear inspirations: the Han () tradition of architectural roof tiles and a pleated or folded () surface treatment. Brief history: Chinese teapot design has long borrowed motifs from everyday life and ancient craftroof tiles, bamboo, gourds and

Limited batch

and good fortune in Chinese culture

Taiwan Guihua Oolong lao cha 1980's

This tea offers a gentle mix of sweet berry

Bubble-shaped opening - Blue Gongdaobei

and later potters sometimes revived or referenced these archaic silhouettes when making small pouring vessels for liquids

or during tea gatherings

Expect notes of sweet beans and toasted chestnut with a gentle lingering sweetness

and tea in mixed drinks

floral-herbaceous aroma

designed for comfort and smooth pouring

Type: Medium-roasted oolong