煜坚 《折肩水平》潮州朱泥壶
This Zhejian Shuiping Teapot is a refined adaptation of a traditional form. A crisp folded shoulder breaks the usual roundness of the body, introducing an upright, sculptural presence with greater definition and clarity. Crafted from Chaozhou red clay, the body is dense yet resilient, with a warm, restrained hue.
The straight spout delivers a clean, vigorous pour with a sharp cut-off, preserving the practical core of gongfu tea practice. At the same time, the reconfigured form brings a contemporary aesthetic sensibility, reshaping a classic vessel with precision and intent.
Material: Red Clay from Chaozhou
Technique: Chaozhou red clay teapots are rooted in traditional wheel-throwing techniques. Using carefully selected local red clay, the material is first washed, aged, and thoroughly kneaded. The teapot is then hand-thrown on a rotating wheel, followed by trimming and assembling the spout and lid. After careful burnishing and slow air-drying, the piece is fired at high temperatures in the kiln.
The finished teapot is compact in form, with thin yet resilient walls—an iconic tea vessel designed for the precision and rhythm of Chaozhou gongfu tea.
煜坚 《折肩水平》潮州朱泥壶
This Zhejian Shuiping Teapot is a refined adaptation of a traditional form. A crisp folded shoulder breaks the usual roundness of the body, introducing an upright, sculptural presence with greater definition and clarity. Crafted from Chaozhou red clay, the body is dense yet resilient, with a warm, restrained hue.
The straight spout delivers a clean, vigorous pour with a sharp cut-off, preserving the practical core of gongfu tea practice. At the same time, the reconfigured form brings a contemporary aesthetic sensibility, reshaping a classic vessel with precision and intent.
Material: Red Clay from Chaozhou
Technique: Chaozhou red clay teapots are rooted in traditional wheel-throwing techniques. Using carefully selected local red clay, the material is first washed, aged, and thoroughly kneaded. The teapot is then hand-thrown on a rotating wheel, followed by trimming and assembling the spout and lid. After careful burnishing and slow air-drying, the piece is fired at high temperatures in the kiln.
The finished teapot is compact in form, with thin yet resilient walls—an iconic tea vessel designed for the precision and rhythm of Chaozhou gongfu tea.
