{"product_id":"zisha-teapot-fu-lu-handmade-by-artist-level-4-zhu-li-ping-l4-2015","title":"Zisha teapot Fu Lu, handmade by artist Level 5, ZHU Li-Ping (L5-20152 Jiang Po Ni -Long Xue Sha","description":"\u003cp\u003e🫖 “Fu Lu” Gourd Teapot 福禄壶 (葫芦）\u003cbr\u003eClay: Long Xue Sha (龙血砂 \/ Dragon Blood Clay)\u003cbr\u003eVolume: 210ml\u003cbr\u003eArtist Certification: National Assistant Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Artist (Level 4)\u003cbr\u003eShape: Hulu \/ Gourd (曼生十八式之一)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔍 Overview:\u003cbr\u003eThis rare, handmade “Fu Lu” (Gourd) teapot is crafted from Long Xue Sha (龙血砂) — one of the most precious and high-iron Yixing clays ever discovered. Shaped in the auspicious Hulu form, the teapot is both a functional tea vessel and a meaningful symbol of good fortune, longevity, and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🪨 Clay – Long Xue Sha (龙血砂 \/ Dragon Blood Zisha)\u003cbr\u003eDragon Blood Zisha is a legendary variant of Jiang Po Ni, discovered by accident in 2007 during roadworks near Huanglong Mountain, just 50 meters from the famed Da Shui Tan mine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🩸 Named for its deep crimson, blood-like hue, the clay was found in an ultra-thin seam (less than 15cm thick) between two rock layers — with only ~3 tonnes unearthed in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧪 Fe₂O₃ content reaches 23.46%, making it the highest iron-content Zisha ever recorded — nearly 3x that of standard Zi Ni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌡️ Optimal firing temp: 1160°C. Under high heat, black star-specks emerge, giving Dragon Blood clay its signature look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💎 Texture: full granular, low plasticity, extremely difficult to shape — requiring expert hand-forming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔥 Once fired: dull and matte. Once seasoned: glossy, warm, and jade-like in beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Tea Character: Excellent breathability, temperature stability, and aroma preservation. Neutral in taste, it complements all types of Chinese tea — without overpowering the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍐 About the Shape – Hulu (Gourd \/ Fu Lu)\u003cbr\u003eThe Hulu (gourd) form is one of the 18 classic Man Sheng shapes, loved by collectors for its deep cultural symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 “Fu” (福) = blessing | “Lu” (禄) = wealth \u0026amp; official success\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍃 Inspired by a Qing Dynasty tale of courtesy and family, where a nephew gifted a basket of green gourds to poet and official Man Sheng, saying “I bring you Fu and Lu.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎨 Man Sheng later immortalized the shape into teaware, making this pot a symbol of literary spirit, virtue, and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gourd form is full-bodied, balanced, and stable — with strong presence and timeless appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👩🎨 About the Artist:\u003cbr\u003eZhu Li-Ping (朱丽萍)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Assistant Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Artist (Level 5) – Awarded 2012\u003cbr\u003eA skilled Yixing craftswoman with decades of experience, Zhu’s work blends classical forms with clean shaping and subtle elegance. Her teapots are well-respected among collectors seeking authentic craftsmanship, functionality, and certified origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Why This Teapot:\u003cbr\u003e✅ Made from ultra-rare Long Xue Sha (Dragon Blood Zisha)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Classic Fu Lu \/ Hulu shape – auspicious, balanced, collectible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Excellent for all tea types – softens without altering tea aroma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ 210ml – perfect mid-size for daily or ceremonial use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Handcrafted by certified Level 4 artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ A meaningful gift or legacy collector’s piece\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OVP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850312265786,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/files\/wlj-hl-lxs_1024x1024_2x_e44e5071-d4cd-40c6-bbb3-ec1e67ea6434.jpg?v=1744862283","url":"https:\/\/ovp.mom\/products\/zisha-teapot-fu-lu-handmade-by-artist-level-4-zhu-li-ping-l4-2015","provider":"OVP Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}