Technical Specifications
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Style: Yun Zhu (Cloud Bamboo – an artistic "Hua Huo" style incorporating bamboo motifs, symbolizing resilience and classical elegance).
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Material: Yuan Kuang Hong Jiang Po Ni (Original Ore Red Jiangpo Clay) from Bao Shan. This is a natural "commingled" ore consisting of Zini, Duanni, and Hongni, with this specific batch leaning toward a redder hue.
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Dimensions: 11.7 cm (L) × 8.5 cm (W) × 5.5 cm (H).
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Capacity: 125 ml (Optimized for concentrated 1–2 person sessions).
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Provenance: Includes an artist-issued certificate of authenticity.
Description
The Yun Zhu style integrates naturalistic bamboo elements into the teapot's structural components, often featuring bamboo-jointed handles and spouts. This vessel is crafted from Hong Jiang Po Ni sourced from the Bao Shan mining area, a clay celebrated for its unique "pear skin" texture—fine, multi-colored granules that emerge after firing. Technically, this clay offers excellent breathability and a high degree of mineral complexity, which aids in rounding out the sharper edges of young puerh or enhancing the body of roasted oolongs. Its 125ml capacity is specifically designed for high leaf-to-water ratios, allowing for precise control over extraction times during gongfu tea sessions.