{"product_id":"l1-2012","title":"Zisha teapot Bear \u0026 Bamboo, handmade by Artist Level 1, Cao Yanping (L1-2012) Hei Ni","description":"\u003cp\u003e 🐼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\"Bear \u0026amp; Bamboo\" 5-Piece Zisha Teapot Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"385\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eAwarded Bronze Prize – 2015 China Ceramic Art Exhibition \u0026amp; 10th National Ceramic Innovation Competition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"657\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"482\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"482\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eClay\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lao Hei Ni (Original 1980s Black Clay – Private Reserve from the Cao Family Mine)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"506\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"506\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 350ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"657\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"538\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eCao Yanping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"657\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"598\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"598\" class=\"\"\u003eNational Master of Arts and Crafts (Jiangsu Province)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"657\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"657\" class=\"\"\u003eSenior Research-Level Arts and Crafts Artist (Level 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"691\" class=\"\"\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eArtistic Concept\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"979\" class=\"\"\u003eThe “Bear \u0026amp; Bamboo” 5-piece teapot set is a stunning example of naturalistic theme combined with masterful execution. The sculptural design draws inspiration from the harmony of wildlife and nature, with a panda and bamboo motif rendered in an elegant, stylized composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1245\" class=\"\"\u003eThis work is not merely decorative — it balances symbolism, utility, and fine craftsmanship, earning it the Bronze Prize at the 2015 China Ceramic Art Exhibition and National Innovation Awards, one of the most prestigious accolades in Chinese ceramic arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1297\" class=\"\"\u003e🪨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eClay: Lao Hei Ni (Aged Black Clay)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1508\" class=\"\"\u003eThe teapot is crafted from\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eLao Hei Ni, an extremely rare and highly prized original ore purple clay, harvested in the 1980s and kept as part of the Cao family’s private reserve. This clay features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1571\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1571\" class=\"\"\u003eDark, deep brown-black tone with natural matte finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1635\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1635\" class=\"\"\u003eExcellent air permeability and tea-enhancing properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1672\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1672\" class=\"\"\u003eRich patina development with use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1735\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1735\" class=\"\"\u003eAged for decades for maximum clay stability and richness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1864\" class=\"\"\u003eThis original Hei Ni has long been discontinued for commercial mining, making it particularly valuable and collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1917\" class=\"\"\u003e👩🎨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003eAbout the Artist – Cao Yanping\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"2148\" class=\"\"\u003eBorn in 1951, Cao Yanping is a National Arts and Crafts Master of Jiangsu Province, a Senior Research-Level Arts and Crafts Artist (Level 1), and a respected member of one of Yixing's most influential ceramic families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2336\" class=\"\"\u003eShe studied under He Daohong, a renowned Chinese ceramic art master, and later collaborated extensively with her younger brother, Cao Yalin, to advance the art of Yixing teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2485\" class=\"\"\u003eCao Yanping is one of the iconic \"\u003cstrong data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eCao Family Four Hands\u003c\/strong\u003e\" (曹门四手), a term used to refer to the four legendary ceramic artists in the Cao lineage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2568\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2568\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003eCao Yalin\u003c\/strong\u003e – National Master of Arts \u0026amp; Crafts,  (Level 1A)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2646\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2646\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003eCao Yanping\u003c\/strong\u003e – Jiangsu Provincial Master, Senior Research-Level Artist (Level 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2717\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2717\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eCao Lanfang\u003c\/strong\u003e – National Senior Arts and Crafts Artist (Level 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2809\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2809\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003eCao Anxiang\u003c\/strong\u003e – Senior Artist, known as “China’s Number One Zisha Incense Burner Maker”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"3085\" class=\"\"\u003eHer work reflects decades of accumulated skill and artistic refinement, blending sculpture, symbolism, and classical teapot structure. Each of her pieces carries deep cultural meaning and high artistic value, making them sought after by collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3116\" class=\"\"\u003e📦 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3115\"\u003eSet Includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3337\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3163\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3163\" class=\"\"\u003e1x Teapot (Bear \u0026amp; Bamboo motif, 350ml)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3218\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3218\" class=\"\"\u003e4x Matching teacups in the same motif and clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3265\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3265\" class=\"\"\u003eAll handcrafted, unified in style and tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3337\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3337\" class=\"\"\u003eComes with a certificate of authenticity and gift box packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3378\" class=\"\"\u003e🧡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003eWhy Collect This Piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3741\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3466\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3466\" class=\"\"\u003eRare award-winning design, highly recognized in the national ceramic art scene\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3543\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3543\" class=\"\"\u003eMade with discontinued 1980s Lao Hei Ni, exclusive to the Cao family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3637\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3637\" class=\"\"\u003eCreated by one of the Cao Family Four Hands, a legacy line of top-tier Yixing artists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3741\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3741\" class=\"\"\u003eSymbolically rich, featuring the beloved panda and bamboo, evoking peace, resilience, and harmony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3748\" data-end=\"3895\" class=\"\"\u003eThis is not just a teapot set — it’s a piece of modern Zisha heritage, fusing nature tradition, and legacy in one collectible masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3748\" data-end=\"3895\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OVP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40859702034490,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/files\/D022DB62-28D9-4E84-BE5F-4CBC90CB8E08_1024x1024_2x_fbd9bf9b-65fd-4eb9-8719-cdd9dc373d56.jpg?v=1745939260","url":"https:\/\/ovp.mom\/products\/l1-2012","provider":"OVP Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}