Xuan Wu Purple Sand Teapot Featured

At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in China, leaf infusion as we know it now became popular. The earliest examples of teapots come from this period, made from the zisha, or "purple" clay, of the YiXing region of China. Pottery in the YiXing tradition has been strong since the Sung Dynasty (960-1279); wares are valued for their fine texture, thin walls, and naturally beautiful coloration ranging from light buff to deep maroon tones. The transition from drinking bowls to teapots was a smooth one. YiXing teapots were, and still are, used to brew tea as well as act as the drinking vessel -- one sips directly from the spout of a single-serving pot. YiXing teapots gradually season, the unglazed clay absorbing the flavor of brewed tea, making them a favorite choice for tea lovers. The dissemination of YiXing teapots greatly influenced not only the forms of teapots found throughout the world, but also prompted the invention of hard-paste porcelain in the western world

Xuan Wu, Xuan Wu Da Di is among the most ancient of Taoist Deities, dating back to times of celestial and animal worship. In ancient China, even prior to the advent of Taoism, astrologers divided the heavens into 28 "xiu" (lunar mansions). Since the Warring States Period (472 - 221 B.C.), the lunar mansions were divided into four groups, which were respectively named Azure Dragon (Qing Long) in the East, Red Sparrow (Zhu Que) in the South, White Tiger (Bai Hu) in the West, and Black Tortoise (Xuan Wu) in the North. Xuan Wu means tortoise and snake. "It is located in the north and the color is black, so it is called Xuan. A tortoise has shell, so it is called Wu." .

Material: Yi Xing Purple sand

Dimensions: 7"Dx4"H

Preparation time: 2-3 working days

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