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Hàn Jūn Hú
Ancient dynasty vibes, brewed one cup at a time.
The Hàn Jūn Hú is a dignified, classically-inspired teapot whose name evokes the noble spirit of the Han dynasty — think elegant proportions, a confident stance, and the kind of quiet authority that makes your tea ceremony feel like a moment in history. This particular example is linked to the legendary master Gu Jingzhou, one of the most celebrated Yixing potters of the 20th century, who signed it under his poetic studio name 'Recluse of Wuling.' Commissioned in 1936, it bridges ancient Chinese aesthetics with the refined craft traditions of Republican-era Yixing.
Gu Jingzhou (顾景舟) is often called the 'Sage of Yixing' — his teapots have sold at auction for millions of dollars, making them among the most valuable ceramic works in Chinese art history.