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Sìfāng Cèjiǎo Hú
Where geometry meets the ancient art of tea.
The Sifang Cejiào Hu is a striking teapot that takes the art of angular geometry to the next level — every surface, spout, handle, and foot is built around sharp, confident four-sided forms, giving it a bold, architectural presence unlike any round teapot. Eight crisp lines run from the knob all the way down the body, creating a sense of rhythm and precision that feels almost modern. Made in both green and purple Zisha clay, this pot has a warm, antique glow that makes it feel like a piece of art history you can actually brew tea in.
The teapot's perfectly symmetrical four-sided construction — from the knob to the ring foot — is a serious technical challenge for potters, since Zisha clay is hand-shaped without a wheel, making every crisp angle a testament to the craftsman's skill.
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化 神 “四方侧角壶"制作于上世纪 30 年代未 40 年代初 。有绿泥和紫泥之分， 色质温润古雅 索体身简明流 、环柄 、轿足均以四方侧角构成 ，钮身上而下的八根 线条将壶身分为八个块面，四个侧角面与索身 、盖面既协调又稳重 。 圈足四 面中间抽覃使得壶体显得精巧灵动 。 索身平直， 线条简尘明快 ,或光素无任何装饰 ，或锥刻民国时期流行的 瓦当、钱文等博古纹饰，字体娴熟 .功力深厚 , 可谓珠联璧合 ， 锦上添花。 | TS 加 到 带刻款的四方侧角这