{"product_id":"zhuni-jinwenshiyuan-yixing-teapot","title":"Jin Wen Shi Yuan Yixing Zisha Teapot | Premium Zhuni Clay | Artisan Zhou Jianchun | 260cc","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAncient Geometry, Living Clay — The Jin Wen Shi Yuan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJin Wen Shi Yuan (筋纹柿圆壶)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \"Ribbed Persimmon Round\" — is a classic of Yixing's \u003cem\u003ejinwen\u003c\/em\u003e (ribbed) tradition: a full, rounded body divided into elegant vertical lobes, each rib hand‑pressed with precision, evoking the natural form of a ripe persimmon. In artisan Zhou Jianchun's hands, this ancient form becomes a vehicle for contemporary artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Artisan: Zhou Jianchun\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhou Jianchun (周建春) — Senior‑level arts \u0026amp; crafts artisan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorn:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1963, Dingshu, Yixing, Jiangsu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLineage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studied under celebrated painter Wu Guannan; personally mentored by Han Meilin; advanced studies at the Central Academy of Arts \u0026amp; Crafts, Beijing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInnovation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Originator of the \u003cem\u003eWenren Gongchun\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eYaobianr Gongchun\u003c\/em\u003e techniques — integrating literati painting directly onto zisha form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePremium Clay \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium Raw Mine Zhuni (原矿优质朱泥) — high‑iron Yixing clay with vivid red firing color and exceptional density\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260cc — ideal for gongfu sessions for 2–3 people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jin Wen Shi Yuan — hand‑pressed vertical ribs across a full rounded body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully handmade; no molds, no shortcuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yixing, Jiangsu, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Clay Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhuni is a valued Yixing clay — high in iron, low in yield, and demanding in craft. It fires to a luminous vermilion‑red that deepens and warms with every use, developing a rich \u003cem\u003ebaojian\u003c\/em\u003e (包浆) patina that tells the story of the tea and the hands that held it. The ribbed \u003cem\u003ejinwen\u003c\/em\u003e surface catches light differently at every angle, making this a piece that rewards long contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBest Teas for This Pot\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhuni's dense, low‑porosity body excels with \u003cstrong\u003elight oolongs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehigh‑mountain teas (gaoshan)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003edancong\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving delicate aromatics and delivering a clean, bright cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason with hot water before first use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicate to one tea type for optimal flavor development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with hot water only — avoid soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir dry completely before storing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ZishaArts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52653846069565,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5918\/3421\/files\/jin-wen-shi-yuan-white-background.png?v=1787306459","url":"https:\/\/www.zishaarts.com\/products\/zhuni-jinwenshiyuan-yixing-teapot","provider":"ZishaArts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}