"Ming Lu" Dark Green Zisha Teapot

The Solemnity of the Xuande Incense Burner
Elevate your tea space with the "Ming Lu" (Bright Furnace) silhouette, a design deeply inspired by the legendary bronze incense burners of the Ming Dynasty Xuande reign. Crafted by Master Zhu Qianbing, this vessel embodies profound stillness and ancient elegance. Its stout, grounded form and wide mouth invite a sense of meditative calm, seamlessly merging the spiritual tranquility of traditional incense rituals with the art of Gongfu tea.

Rare Republic-Era Dark Green Clay & Literati Carving
This masterpiece is forged from "Mo Lv Ni" (Dark Green Clay), a historic Yixing formulation popularized during the Republic of China era. By blending premium Duan Ni with trace cobalt oxide and firing it at extreme temperatures exceeding 1100°C, the clay achieves a completely stable, food-safe silicate crystal structure. The result is a subdued, jade-like dark green patina that grows increasingly luminous with use. The unglazed body serves as a canvas for hand-carved literati art: one side features the classical calligraphy "Hou De Zai Wu" (Great Virtue Carries All Things), while the reverse displays a dynamic, swimming koi fish motif.

• Master Artisan: Completely handmade and hand-engraved by Master Zhu Qianbing.
• Historic Mo Lv Ni: Authentic Republic-era style dark green clay, celebrated for its elegant hue and exceptional porosity.
• Dual-Sided Engraving: Features philosophical Chinese calligraphy and a traditional swimming fish motif, carved using an iron stylus.
• Precise Master Scale: Total Length 13.5 cm (5.3"), Mouth Diameter 6.1 cm (2.4"), Height 6.3 cm (2.5"). Capacity 160 ml (5.4 oz).

Curated Set Configuration

Option 1: Solo Teapot

• 1x Hand-Carved Dark Green Zini Teapot — 160 ml (5.4 oz)
• 1x Professional Tea Towel & Certificate of Authenticity
• 1x Premium Presentation Gift Box