{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-clay-teapot-square-bamboo-spout-relief-blossoms","title":"Yixing Zisha Clay Teapot Square Bamboo Spout Relief Blossoms","description":"Origin: Yixing, China\nMaterial: Zisha (purple clay)\nForm: Square body\nDesign: Raised relief blossom decoration\nSpout\/Handle: Bamboo form spout, arched handle\nFinish: Unglazed\nPeriod: Mid 20th century\nMarkings: Maker’s mark to base (partially covered by wax stamp)\n\nA traditional Yixing Zisha clay teapot featuring a distinctive square body with finely moulded raised relief blossom decoration. The teapot is crafted from unglazed Zisha clay, valued for its porous nature and association with traditional Chinese tea culture.\nThe design includes a sculptural bamboo-form spout and an elegant arched handle, reflecting classic symbolic and naturalistic elements often found in mid 20th century Yixing craftsmanship.\nKey Features:\n\nUnglazed Zisha clay construction\nSquare-form body (less common than rounded forms)\nRelief floral\/blossom decoration\nBamboo shoot-style spout\nArched handle\nMaker’s mark to base (partially obscured by wax seal)\n\nCondition:\n\nSmall chip to top corner\nResulting fine hairline crack at that corner (visible in photos)\nNo additional major damage noted\nStructurally intact overall\n\nNotes:\n\nWax stamp overlapping maker’s seal may indicate later handling, export, or collection marking\nSuitable as a display piece, collector item, or study example rather than daily use due to damage","brand":"Yixing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57061136433530,"sku":"048091-1","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/9249\/6158\/files\/20260708_2F6abd6f86-ff77-4c88-81fa-046e2e39b0b6Emma_20Bridgewater_20Garden_20Birds_20paper_20napkins_2C_20brand_20new_20and_20unused_20in_20original_20packaging._20These_20high_E2_80.jpg?v=1783861507","url":"https:\/\/shop.longfield.org.uk\/products\/yixing-zisha-clay-teapot-square-bamboo-spout-relief-blossoms","provider":"Longfield Hospice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}