1970s Vintage Zini Qin Quan Teapot

The Silhouette of Imperial Balance
Experience 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.

Rare 1970s Huanglongshan Reserve Clay
Fully 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.

• Heritage Ore: Crafted from premium, 1970s aged Old Zini clay from the legendary Huanglongshan mine, prized for its raw, antique texture.
• Iconic Architecture: The Qin Quan shape—grounded at the base and sweeping upward to a small, heat-preserving mouth.
• Master Craftsmanship: Fully handmade with a traditional internal mesh filter for a powerful, uninterrupted pour.
• Precise Master Scale: 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).

Curated Set Configuration

Option 1: Solo Teapot

• 1x 1970s Vintage Zini Qin Quan Teapot — 280 ml (9.5 oz)
• 1x Professional Tea Towel & Certificate of Authenticity
• 1x Premium Presentation Gift Box