Image from book page 180
Sēng Mào Hú
僧帽壶
Where Buddhist tradition meets your morning brew.
The Monk's Cap Teapot (僧帽壶) takes its name from the distinctive cap worn by Buddhist monks — its lid mimics the layered, upswept brim in unmistakable style. This elegant shape has roots going back centuries, blending spiritual symbolism with everyday function in a way that feels both meditative and playful. It's a favorite among collectors who love teapots that tell a story beyond the tea.
Did You Know?
The Monk's Cap form was so beloved that it crossed mediums — versions were made not just in Yixing clay, but also in porcelain and silver, appearing in imperial collections dating back to the Yuan dynasty.
Original Source Details ▾
# Yixing Teapot Catalog Entries
## Low-Rimmed Monk's Cap Teapot
**Lid seal:** Gu Jingzhou
**Base inscription:** Made by Jingzhou
**Handle seal:** Hu [character unclear]
**Period:** 1980s
---
**Base inscription:** Made by Jingzhou after age seventy
**Period:** Late 1980s
---
## Transformation and Spirit
**Lid seal:** Gu Jingzhou
**Base inscription:** Tao Yi Waishi[1]
**Handle seal:** Hu [character unclear]
**Period:** 1980s
---
**Lid seal:** Gu Jingzhou
**Base seal:** Made by Jingzhou
**Handle seal:** Hu [character unclear]
**Period:** 1980s
---
[1] *Tao Yi Waishi* (陶壹外史) - A studio name or pseudonym used by the artist, literally "Pottery One Unofficial Historian"