{"product_id":"1970s-vintage-zini-fanggu-teapot","title":"1970s Vintage Zini Fanggu Teapot","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Resonance of the Ancient War Drum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nExperience the commanding presence of the \"Fanggu\" (Imitation Drum) silhouette. Originally conceived by the Qing Dynasty grandmaster Shao Daheng, this iconic design draws its inspiration from the ancient Chinese war drums used to boost morale on the battlefield. The teapot features a wide, flat body with powerfully tensioned curves spanning the shoulder, belly, and foot. When the lid is placed on the perfectly matched rim, it creates a seamless, taut arc—embodying the latent energy and authoritative spirit of a striking drum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 32px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare 1970s Huanglongshan Reserve Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCompletely handcrafted by artisan Dai Chenguang using traditional paddling techniques, this piece is forged from exceptionally rare \"Lao Zini\" (Old Purple Clay) excavated in the 1970s from the original Huanglongshan mine. This highly aged, heat-resistant clay boasts incredible stability and a rich, granular texture that perfectly replicates the antique aesthetic of historical museum pieces. The unglazed, highly porous interior breathes with your tea, continuously absorbing essential oils to round out the astringency of deeply oxidized Oolongs and aged Pu'er.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea; margin: 32px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 32px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage Ore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted from premium, 1970s aged Old Zini clay from the legendary Huanglongshan mine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully handmade by Master Dai Chenguang, ensuring a perfectly seated lid and a fluid, uninterrupted line from the handle to the spout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconic Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Fanggu (War Drum) shape—wide, tension-filled, and grounded, designed to allow large tea leaves ample room to unfurl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise Master Scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Total Length 14.6 cm (5.7\"), Mouth Diameter 6.3 cm (2.5\"), Height 7.7 cm (3.0\"). Capacity ~275 ml (9.3 oz).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea; margin: 32px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurated Set Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption 1: Solo Teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x 1970s Vintage Zini Fanggu Teapot — 275 ml (9.3 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Professional Tea Towel \u0026amp; Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Premium Presentation Gift Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Azure Blanc","offers":[{"title":"275 ml (9.3 oz)","offer_id":51887088861495,"sku":null,"price":398.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/2663\/5063\/files\/environmental-context-fanggu-on-dark-tray.webp?v=1775461170","url":"https:\/\/www.azureblanc.com\/products\/1970s-vintage-zini-fanggu-teapot","provider":"Azure Blanc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}