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Shuǐpíng Hú
水平壶
Small pot, three feet, infinite tea wisdom.
The Shuǐpíng Hú, or Water Level Pot, is one of the most beloved classic Yixing forms — a compact, round beauty that sits on three tiny feet and brews tea like a dream. This example, crafted from rich Zhu Ni clay in the 1950s and bearing the seal of legendary master Gu Jingzhou, is the kind of piece collectors lose sleep over. Simple yet perfectly proportioned, it embodies the Zen-like philosophy that in teapot design, less is absolutely more.
Did You Know?
The 'Water Level' name comes from a clever built-in feature: when you fill the pot and the water inside aligns flush with the spout opening, you know it's perfectly full — no guessing, no spills, just elegant engineering from centuries past.
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# Zhu Ni Tripod Water Level Pot
*Bing Shu Xun*
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Zhu Ni Tripod Water Level Pot
Base seal: Gu Jingzhou
Period: 1950s