{"product_id":"factory-1-yixing-zisha-red-clay-teapot-water-buffalo","title":"Vintage Factory 1 Yixing Zisha Teapot, Water Buffalo, 500 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage Factory 1 Yixing Zisha teapot from the Green Label export period, circa 1977–1983. A sculpted water buffalo rests on the lid, complemented by incised calligraphy on the body. Unused and unseasoned, this new old stock piece offers a distinctive addition to a Chinese teaware collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHeritage and design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China, this teapot belongs to the Factory 1 literati-style (陶刻) custom commission series. The design is known as the Spring Ox \/ Herding Ox teapot, 「春牛壺」 \/ 「牧牛壺」.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: circa 1977–1983, Green Label export period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: vintage Zisha clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: sculpted water buffalo lid finial and incised calligraphy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel: original oval green foil label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid seal: 「红秀」 (Hongxiu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalogue reference: Insing Violet-Sand Earthenware Catalogue No. 4, item I-2046\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: approximately 500 ml (17 fl oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength, spout to handle: approximately 19.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: approximately 13 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approximately 10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry weight, including lid: 422 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter: internal multi-hole mesh filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition and original packaging\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition. New old stock: unused and unseasoned. Accompanied by its original Factory 1 brown cardboard shipping box with a white-and-black character label and red seal stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePackaging and delivery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the high-value and fragile nature of this collector's piece, the item will be packaged professionally and properly for shipping. Ships by premium tracked courier with full customs insurance and mandatory signature delivery, prepaid at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor questions about this teapot, please contact Butterflywuu. Thank you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Butterflywuu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67792070901920,"sku":"POT-F1-BUF01","price":1380.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1068\/6703\/2224\/files\/factory-1-yixing-clay-teapot-ox-finial-green-label-main.jpg?v=1792993937","url":"https:\/\/butterflywuu.com\/products\/factory-1-yixing-zisha-red-clay-teapot-water-buffalo","provider":"Butterflywuu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}