{"product_id":"1970s-vintage-zini-qin-quan-teapot","title":"1970s Vintage Zini Qin Quan Teapot","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Silhouette of Imperial Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nExperience a masterpiece of historical architecture. The \"Qin Quan\" (Qin Emperor's Weight) teapot derives its iconic, bell-like silhouette from the official bronze weights used by Emperor Qin Shi Huang when unifying China's weights and measures. Culturally, this grounded, upward-tapering shape transcends a mere brewing vessel—it is a profound symbol of ultimate balance, authority, and historical gravity. This specific piece is a meticulous, collector-grade 1:1 replica of the classical proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 32px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare 1970s Huanglongshan Reserve Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFully handcrafted, this vessel is forged from exceptionally rare \"Lao Zini\" (Old Purple Clay) excavated in the 1970s from the original Huanglongshan mine. This highly aged ore is famous among purveyors for its elevated iron content and pronounced dual-pore structure. It allows the tea to breathe perfectly—preventing the \"stewed\" taste of over-steeping while rounding out the sharp edges of dark, fermented teas. Because of its maturity, this clay absorbs tea oils rapidly, developing a deeply luminous, jade-like patina after only a short period of dedicated use.\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, prized for its raw, antique texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconic Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Qin Quan shape—grounded at the base and sweeping upward to a small, heat-preserving mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully handmade with a traditional internal mesh filter for a powerful, uninterrupted pour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise Master Scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Total Length 13.1 cm (5.2\"), Mouth Diameter 5.3 cm (2.1\"), Height 9.5 cm (3.7\"). Capacity ~280 ml (9.5 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 Qin Quan Teapot — 280 ml (9.5 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":"280 ml (9.5 oz)","offer_id":51887146271031,"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-qinquan-on-wood.webp?v=1775463541","url":"https:\/\/www.azureblanc.com\/products\/1970s-vintage-zini-qin-quan-teapot","provider":"Azure Blanc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}