{"title":"Zisha (L2) National Senior Artists","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2833\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003eFull Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003eNational Senior Arts and Crafts Artist (国家级高级工艺美术师)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2978\" class=\"\"\u003eFully handmade teapots by nationally certified \u003cstrong data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2932\"\u003eSenior Artists\u003c\/strong\u003e, each bearing their signature or chop mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3083\" class=\"\"\u003eThese artists are widely recognised for their refinement in form, proportion, and clay handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3152\" class=\"\"\u003eFor connoisseurs seeking certified artistry at a strong value.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zisha-teapot-yun-jian-ru-yi-handmade-by-artist-level-2-cao-lan-fang-l2-2011","title":"Zisha teapot Yun Jian Ru Yi, handmade by Artist Level 2, CAO Lan Fang L2-2011 Zi Ni","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"30\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"28\"\u003eTri-Legged Cloud Shoulder Ruyi Teapot (Yun Jian Ru Yi) – A Masterpiece of Yixing Zisha Art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eTeapot Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eTri-Legged Cloud Shoulder Ruyi Teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e is a celebrated creation by the legendary \u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eGu Jingzhou\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the greatest Yixing Zisha masters. This iconic teapot embodies his artistic innovation and unparalleled craftsmanship. With a dignified yet graceful form, it seamlessly blends tradition and creativity, making it one of the most exquisite teapot designs in Yixing's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eOne of its most \u003cstrong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003edistinctive features\u003c\/strong\u003e is its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003ethree-legged design\u003c\/strong\u003e, which provides exceptional stability while enhancing the teapot’s three-dimensional presence. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eshoulders of the teapot are adorned with cloud-like motifs (yun jian, 云肩),\u003c\/strong\u003e symbolizing auspiciousness and prosperity. These smooth, flowing lines create an ethereal beauty, making the piece both functional and highly artistic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003espout is short yet robust\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring a smooth pour, while the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003ehandle is round and well-proportioned\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a comfortable grip. The perfectly fitted lid and overall \u003cstrong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eharmonious structure\u003c\/strong\u003e highlight the masterful engineering behind this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003eCrafting this teapot is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003ean incredibly complex process\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003eprecise balance of the three legs\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003esymmetry of the body\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eintricate cloud shoulder detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e demand an extraordinary level of skill. Additionally, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003ehigh difficulty of firing\u003c\/strong\u003e makes successfully completed pieces exceptionally rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eClay Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003eQingshui Ni (清水泥) \/ Aged Purple Clay (老紫泥)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the teapot boasts a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003edelicate texture, rich earthy tone, and refined elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e. With proper seasoning and use, it develops an increasingly lustrous patina, enhancing its beauty over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCao Lanfang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNational Senior Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Master\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e from a renowned Yixing pottery family, handcrafts this exquisite piece\u003c\/span\u003e. Born in 1963, she trained under her cousin, Cao Yanping (a Research-Level Senior Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Master and Jiangsu Province Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Master), and has dedicated decades to refining her Zisha artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"3255\"\u003eCao Lanfang is part of the famous \"Cao Family Four Hands\", alongside her cousin Cao Yalin (a China National Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Master), cousin Cao Yanping, and brother Cao Anxiang (China’s foremost expert in Zisha incense burners). Her works are highly valued for their practicality and artistic excellence, making them sought-after pieces for collectors and tea connoisseurs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3318\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3269\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 320ml\u003cbr data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3279\"\u003eA rare and collectible masterpiece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e曹兰芳 紫泥“三脚云肩如意”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OVP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40849483399226,"sku":null,"price":6300.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/files\/IMG_20220601_170606_1024x1024_2x_31bee860-af87-4f16-8ef4-59d7e7eece21.jpg?v=1744796425"},{"product_id":"zisha-teapot-si-fang-kui-ling-handmade-by-artist-level-3-yang-fei-l3-2021-four-sided-kui-ling-copy","title":"Zisha teapot DRAGON, handmade by artist Level 2, MU Ming-Long (L2-2019), Tian Qing Ni","description":"\u003cp\u003e🫖 Ai Huan Long Teapot 矮环龙 – Handmade by Mu Minglong 穆明龙 (Level 2)\u003cbr\u003eClay: Rare Tian Qing Ni (天青泥)\u003cbr\u003eVolume: 400ml\u003cbr\u003eCategory: National Senior Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Artist (Level 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🔍 Overview:\u003cbr\u003eA masterfully crafted Ai Huan Long (矮环龙) teapot by acclaimed Zisha master Mu Minglong, made from exceptionally rare and historically revered Tian Qing Ni clay. At 400ml, this teapot is bold in form and generous in capacity — a collector’s showcase of form, clay, and lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🪨 About the Clay – Tian Qing Ni (天青泥)\u003cbr\u003eTian Qing Ni is one of the oldest and most documented Zisha clays in Chinese teaware history, first recorded in the Ming Dynasty classic Yangxian Minghu Xi by Zhou Gaoqi. It describes Tian Qing Ni as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sourced from Lishu (蠡墅), when fired, it darkens to a liver-like tone.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Key Characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eColor: Purplish base with reddish undertones; matures to a rich, jade-like patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel: Smooth and elegant, highly responsive to nurturing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewing Trait: Balanced heat retention and breathability — improves roundness and clarity of tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔴 Extinct Clay Origin:\u003cbr\u003eThe original Tian Qing Ni vein near Da Shui Tan in Yixing was submerged by underground water in the late Qing Dynasty, making true Tian Qing Ni nearly impossible to obtain today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Tian Qing Ni on the market today is actually Da Shui Tan Zi Ni — only similar in appearance. This piece, however, uses custom-refined material sourced from a private reserve, guided and tested by national clay engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 This is not imitation clay — this is the real heritage material, nearly lost to time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧭 Shape – Ai Huan Long (矮环龙)\u003cbr\u003eThis powerful, low-slung shape features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wide, grounded body with strong visual weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tightly integrated short lid and ring handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn expressive silhouette with commanding presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s an excellent functional teapot for brewing in larger gatherings or extended tea sessions — while retaining elegance and flow in its lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👤 About the Artist – Mu Minglong 穆明龙\u003cbr\u003e🎖️ Level 2 – National Senior Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Artist (国家级高级工艺美术师, awarded 2019)\u003cbr\u003e🧪 Senior Clay Engineer | Nephew of Grandmaster Jiang Rong (蒋蓉)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1964 in Yixing, Mu Minglong is a renowned figure in modern Zisha innovation. Founder of the Dingshu Zisha Arts Studio (1989–present), he has contributed greatly to the refinement of traditional Yixing clays and introduced “Ziyulong Sand Clay” (紫玉龙砂土) — a breathable, oxygen-enhancing Zisha blend developed from rare raw ores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis craftsmanship is marked by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep respect for classical form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical excellence and control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInnovation in natural clay research and firing techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple awards in domestic and international exhibitions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces collected by institutions, including Shaolin Temple (嵩山少林寺)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☕ Performance:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is not only collectible — it’s made for brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Strong breathability: improves sweetness and aftertaste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Ideal for Dark Tea, PuErh, and rich Oolongs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Enhanced oxygenation effect during steeping (visible micro-bubbling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Warms beautifully with use, building a soft, lustrous patina over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Why Collect This Teapot:\u003cbr\u003e🔥 Made from extinct-origin Tian Qing Ni clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🖋️ Handcrafted by Level 2 national artist \u0026amp; clay innovator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🫖 Strong silhouette with historic inspiration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧪 Clay tested and refined under national-grade standards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔒 Only a few pieces ever made with this combination of material + artist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OVP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850337595450,"sku":null,"price":3800.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/files\/220cc_1024x1024_2x_cc2c9272-d876-4d0c-b533-0e4cbef28ec8.jpg?v=1744866682"},{"product_id":"zisha-teapot-niu-qi-chong-tian-handmade-by-artist-level-2-cao-lan-fang-l2-2011","title":"Zisha teapot Niu Qi Chong Tian, handmade by Artist Level 2, CAO Lan Fang L2-2011","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"446\" data-start=\"352\"\u003eA Museum-Collected Masterpiece by \u003cstrong data-end=\"444\" data-start=\"390\"\u003eSenior Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Master Cao Lan Fang (Level 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"447\"\u003eOfficially Selected by Beijing Capital Museum – Now Available to Collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"853\" data-start=\"592\"\u003eWe are truly honoured to present you with a rare opportunity to collect one of the most iconic and celebrated Yixing Zisha works of our time —\u003cbr data-end=\"745\" data-start=\"742\"\u003e“Niu Qi Chong Tian” 牛气冲天, a stunning creation by Senior Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Master Cao Lan Fang (Level 2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"855\"\u003eThis exceptional teapot is not only a masterwork in design and symbolism — it has been permanently inducted into the collection of the Beijing Capital Museum, a prestigious recognition few living artists have received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1245\" data-start=\"1080\"\u003eNow, you have the rare chance to own a certified collector's edition, a model from the very same series that was selected for national cultural preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1285\" data-start=\"1252\"\u003e🔥 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1285\" data-start=\"1259\"\u003eWhy Collect This Work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2019\" data-start=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1371\" data-start=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1371\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003e🏛 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1321\" data-start=\"1292\"\u003eMuseum-Collected Original\u003c\/strong\u003e – Proudly displayed at Beijing Capital Museum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1516\" data-start=\"1372\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1516\" data-start=\"1374\"\u003e📜 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"1377\"\u003eCertified \u0026amp; Documented\u003c\/strong\u003e – Comes with artist-signed documentation and replica certificate for your private display or future donation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1852\" data-start=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1643\" data-start=\"1519\"\u003e🧠 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1547\" data-start=\"1522\"\u003eConceptual Brilliance\u003c\/strong\u003e – The spout, lid, and handle are all integrated into the dynamic image of a bull in motion:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1852\" data-start=\"1646\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1709\" data-start=\"1646\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1709\" data-start=\"1648\"\u003eUpward-pointing spout: symbolising bold, skyward energy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1794\" data-start=\"1712\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1794\" data-start=\"1714\"\u003eIntricate Qian Gai 嵌盖 lid: subtly sculpted to resemble the bull’s nostrils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1852\" data-start=\"1797\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1852\" data-start=\"1799\"\u003eCurved tail handle: full of vitality and strength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2019\" data-start=\"1853\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1947\" data-start=\"1855\"\u003e🌫 When hot tea is poured, steam rises through the nostril-like lid, echoing the name:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"2019\" data-start=\"1950\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2019\" data-start=\"1952\"\u003e“The Fuming Energy of a Charging Bull Rising to the Sky”\u003cbr data-end=\"2011\" data-start=\"2008\"\u003e牛气冲天\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2177\" data-start=\"2021\"\u003eThis teapot is not merely for use — it is a conversation piece, a museum-worthy sculpture, and a living symbol of strength and forward momentum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"2218\" data-start=\"2184\"\u003e💎 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2218\" data-start=\"2191\"\u003eFor Home or Institution\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2413\" data-start=\"2220\"\u003eWhether you’re expanding your private Zisha collection or looking to donate a culturally significant piece to a tea museum or gallery, this is a work that holds provenance and prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2442\" data-start=\"2415\"\u003e✅ Your copy will come with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2590\" data-start=\"2443\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2483\" data-start=\"2443\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2483\" data-start=\"2445\"\u003eSigned certificate of authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2523\" data-start=\"2484\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2523\" data-start=\"2486\"\u003eVideo documentation of the artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2590\" data-start=\"2524\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2590\" data-start=\"2526\"\u003eMuseum-copy documentation for display at home or an institution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2741\" data-start=\"2592\"\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2667\" data-start=\"2595\"\u003eCollect the work the Capital Museum chose to represent modern Zisha.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2670\" data-start=\"2667\"\u003eLimited availability. One artist. One iconic form. No replicas compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e曹兰芳 牛气冲天\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OVP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40859471478842,"sku":null,"price":6300.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/files\/IMG_20220601_171334_360x_8b35ccc2-21b2-4c66-ac81-5d3584a303b6.jpg?v=1745909766"},{"product_id":"zisha-teapot-mig-yuan-handmade-by-artist-level-2-chen-ya-ping-l2-2016-zi-ni","title":"Zisha teapot Mig Yuan, handmade by Artist Level 2 CHEN Ya-Ping （L2-2016）Zi Ni","description":"\u003cp\u003e🫖 \u003cstrong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eTeapot Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ming Yuan (鸣远)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"332\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"307\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"307\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eClay\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lao Zi Ni (老紫泥 – Aged Purple Clay)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"332\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"332\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 330 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"367\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eArtist Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"460\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eChen Yaping (陈亚萍)\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eNational Senior Arts and Crafts Artist (Level 2, Awarded 2016)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"570\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"512\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"512\" class=\"\"\u003eMember of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eChina Arts and Crafts Society\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"570\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"570\" class=\"\"\u003eMember of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eJiangsu Arts and Crafts Association\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"596\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eBorn\u003c\/strong\u003e: July 1, 1962\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"881\" class=\"\"\u003eChen Yaping was \u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eborn into a prestigious pottery family in Yixing\u003c\/strong\u003e, China’s renowned \"Pottery Capital.\" \u003cstrong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eHer mother, Li Bihua (李碧华)\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the famed \u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"788\"\u003e\"Seven Elders of Yixing Zisha\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — was not only an eminent potter but also \u003cstrong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eChen Yaping’s direct mentor\u003c\/strong\u003e in Zisha artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1293\" class=\"\"\u003eFrom a young age, Chen was deeply immersed in the world of Yixing Zisha, absorbing traditional techniques and aesthetics. In 1979, she formally began her teapot-making journey under the strict and meticulous tutelage of her mother, Master Li Bihua. Over the next twenty-five years, she consistently refined her craft, diligently studying classical forms while learning from renowned senior artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1646\" class=\"\"\u003eChen Yaping's works are celebrated for their classical elegance, technical excellence, and profound cultural resonance, winning admiration from tea connoisseurs and collectors both in China and abroad. Her creations have been frequently awarded at national and international exhibitions, and are often featured in prestigious publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1691\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eMajor Awards and Achievements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"2081\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1706\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e2003\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1827\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1827\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e\"Goldfish Frolic in Water\"\u003c\/em\u003e tea set — Excellence Award, 4th China Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Masterpieces Expo, West Lake Expo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1953\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1953\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e\"Longevity Celebration Teapot Set\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Published in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eNational Collection of China’s Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Masters' Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2081\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2081\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\"Longevity Celebration\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Bronze Award, 5th China Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Masterpieces Expo, Shanghai International Arts Festival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2337\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2096\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003e2004\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2191\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2191\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e\"Tianzhu\"\u003c\/em\u003e (co-created with her mother Li Bihua) — Gold Award, National Gift Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2289\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2289\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003e\"Auspicious Dragon Welcoming Wealth\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Gold Award, Beijing International Gifts Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2337\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2337\" class=\"\"\u003eFeatured in the \u003cem data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003eTea Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e (中华合作时报 茶周刊)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2550\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2352\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003e2005\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2496\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2496\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003e\"Auspicious Three-Legged Dragon\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Gold Award, 13th Shanghai International Cultural Festival, Wuyishan Da Hong Pao Tea Culture Festival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2550\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2550\" class=\"\"\u003eFeatured on Beijing TV in a special documentary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2666\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2565\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003e2006\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2666\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2666\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003e\"Longevity Celebration Teapot Set\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Published by the World Chinese Associations' Federation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2816\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2681\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2678\"\u003e2008\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2816\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2816\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2816\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003e\"Shi Piao Teapot\"\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003e\"Bee and Chrysanthemum Teapot\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Gold Awards at the Chinese Collectors’ Favorite Craftsmen Competition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2959\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2831\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003e2009\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2959\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2959\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2959\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2865\"\u003e\"Dragon and Phoenix Teapot\"\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2903\"\u003e\"Bull-Capped Lotus Seed Teapot\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Collected by the China National Art Treasure Museum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"3051\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"2974\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"2971\"\u003e2010\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3051\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3051\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3014\"\u003e\"Plum Blossom Lift-Handle Teapot\"\u003c\/em\u003e — National Art Treasure Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3225\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3066\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3063\"\u003e2011\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3225\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3143\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3143\" class=\"\"\u003eRecognized by Jiangsu Market Research Center for quality and integrity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3225\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3148\" data-end=\"3225\" class=\"\"\u003eExhibited in Singapore upon invitation by Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3482\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3240\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3237\"\u003e2012\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3342\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3342\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3283\"\u003e\"Auspicious Dragon Welcoming Wealth\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Featured in \u003cem data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3340\"\u003eOriginal Yixing Zisha Works Appreciation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3410\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3410\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3371\"\u003e\"Elegant Charm Teapot\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Gold Award, 14th Masterpieces Expo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3482\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3482\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003e\"Happy Pistachio Teapot\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Silver Award, 14th Masterpieces Expo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3561\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3497\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3494\"\u003e2014\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3561\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3561\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003e\"General’s Teapot\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Gold Award, 16th Masterpieces Expo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3597\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3597\"\u003eLegacy and Influence:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3599\" data-end=\"3859\" class=\"\"\u003eThrough rigorous training by her mother \u003cstrong data-start=\"3639\" data-end=\"3651\"\u003eLi Bihua\u003c\/strong\u003e, Chen Yaping not only inherited traditional Yixing craftsmanship but also blended it with her own aesthetic sensitivity and innovative thinking, creating works that bridge tradition and modern taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3861\" data-end=\"4020\" class=\"\"\u003eToday, her teapots are widely collected, admired, and studied, securing her reputation as one of the outstanding torchbearers of the Yixing Zisha heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OVP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40859472330810,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/files\/220cc_7_1024x1024_2x_458f5d0f-b76d-4d26-8904-af13e7356318.png?v=1745910572"}],"url":"https:\/\/ovp.mom\/collections\/zisha-l2-national-senior-artists.oembed","provider":"OVP Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}