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Shì Yuán Hú
柿圆壶
Autumn's favorite fruit, reimagined in clay.
The Shì Yuán Hú, or Persimmon-Round Pot, is a charming Yixing classic inspired by the plump, satisfying shape of a ripe persimmon. Dating to the 1940s, this pot captures that moment of perfect autumn fullness in unglazed Zisha clay, turning a humble fruit into a meditative tea companion. Its smooth, rounded form feels as natural in the hand as picking fruit straight from the tree.
Did You Know?
The persimmon is a beloved symbol of good luck and joy in Chinese culture — so every time you brew with this pot, you're technically serving happiness in a cup.
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# Persimmon-Round Pot
**Lid seal:** Shou Zhe
**Base seal:** Ziwuxuan
**Period:** 1940s