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Yixing Factory 1 Zisha Teapot: White Clay Inlay Winter Branch Design

Yixing Factory 1 Zisha Teapot: White Clay Inlay Winter Branch Design

$1,180.00 CAD
$1,180.00 CAD
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Vintage Yixing Zisha Teapot

A vintage Yixing Zisha teapot attributed to Factory 1, with winter-branch-inspired shaping and white clay inlay details. Its generous approximately 520 ml capacity makes it a substantial addition to a vintage tea ware collection.

Markings

Factory 1 Green Label export period, circa 1977–1983. 

  • Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China.
  • Material: Factory 1 Zisha clay; (Unseasoned / Unused) / (The specific clay subtype was known to be used exclusively in Factory 1).
  • Markings recorded for this piece: oval green foil label, incised body calligraphy, and a lid seal recorded as 「月华」 (Yuehua).
  • Finial / Motif: Sculpted Winter Branch / Gourd Shaped.

Measurements

  • Approximate capacity: 520 ml.
  • Approximate dry weight, including lid: 414 g. This is not the packed shipping weight.
  • Approximate dimensions: 20 cm from spout to handle × 13 cm wide × 9 cm high.
  • Internal multi-hole filter.

Condition & Included Packaging

Described as new old stock: unused and unseasoned, in excellent vintage condition. Includes the brown cardboard export box described as original to the piece, with a character label and red seal stamp.

Careful Packing

This fragile vintage teapot will be carefully packed with protective materials for shipping. Please contact Butterflywuu with any questions about the piece or delivery arrangements before purchasing.

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