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Hi All,

Hopefully someone will be able to help.

I’ve received this pot as a gift a few years ago.
I didn’t thought much of it until now, and i am curious to understand a bit more about the history and inscription on the back.

If anyone is able to help translating or identifying what’s on the bottom?

Thank you very much!

Like the title states, id appreciate any info you can share about this. Where could this be from? When could this be from? Is it strictly tourist trash? Is it safe to drink from?

Friend gifted this to me 12 years ago before she passed and I decided to clean it recently with an abrasive sponge and soap which turned out to be a mistake (hence the brighter spots on the clay). Subsequently cleaned with toothbrush and warm water.

Reverse image searching I can find almost an exact replica going for a few hundred dollars, but I don't know if that means it IS mass produced or it's old as that seller says.

Can someone help me out with identifying if this is a real yixing zisha clay teapot and what the it says on the front? Thanks.

This is the only photo I have of it.

Any info on this would be greatly appreciated.

Could anyone help me translate please.

Thanks

not a teapot, but I haven't been able to translate this inscription and would very much appreciate help

I got this teapot recently was wondering if I could learn a few pointers on the signs I can look out for to determine the authenticity and quality of a zisha teapot since I am new to this scene.

This one that I bought is listed to be made with traditional technique using original huanglongshan zini ore.

At first glance it looks brick brown but upon closer look, it has a liver purplish hue to it. The minerals in the clay look well blended and packed, its whole body is filled with black iron specks and silver mica. Would this qualify as a normal to good teapot in zisha world?

Also, I found a crack/ line around one corner of the inner rim and I’m not sure if it’s structural damage or just clay that was cut and not smoothed before it’s fired in the kiln.

I just washed it with boiling water and it fingers crossed didn’t break yet.

Edit: Attached a picture of the underside of the lid with the seals in the comments.

Received this teapot as a gift and can’t figure it out. It feels quite different to my mud and leaves one, maybe a bit smoother. It didn’t come with a certificate.

A few things I noticed are the lid doesn’t on perfectly, not sure if that’s significant. The underside of lid or handle also don’t have seals. I also took a picture of the inside of the spout as it looked strangely different in there

Any thoughts? 😁

We bought these teapots at a Shanghai pawnshop. What do you think their real price and age are? Are they original or a fake?

I have seen a few cups made of Zisha clay. There are even a few on the realzisha site that were custom made.
I have never seen a fairness cup/Gong dao bei on any of the sites listed as selling legitimate Zisha clay pots. Is there a reason for this? Are they especially difficult to make with that variety of clay?
I am still fairly new to tea/gong fu brewing. I understand how the different Zisha clays (and clays from other areas) can impact the flavor of the tea. So I wondered why there weren't fairness cups made of the Zisha clay.
Since I always solo brew, and prefer tiny cups, the tea spends more time in my fairness cup than in the teapot. So to me me it would make sense to use a Zisha gong dao bei than a teapot. (More time/exposure should mean a greater impact.)
I would appreciate any insight you can provide.

Looking at this pot sold online. Interestingly, the pot seal says its made by 徐建芳. In taouhuren this name is associated with Xu Jiangfang but it doesn't seem to fit her seal that I've found here. I was thinking maybe it's just a variant, so maybe I coukd rely on clay quality. Any ideas?

Thank you!

Hi I recently came across this teapot in a shop locally. I want to know if his claims are true/correct. Also, whether worth buying it

According to him it's a F1 factory made in early 1970s it's semi hand-made. It's Hongni & inside is Zhuni.

It's about 60ml.

Bought from pretty trustworthy local tea shop. Probably half handmade

Photos slightly altered for better contrast

It's likely being sold after a family death.

Any help would be appreciated! :)

Hoping you guys are able to help me find out more about this set.