Chinese Yixing Zisha Teapot Tang He Money Toad Jin Chan Purple Clay 12cm
£50.00
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Chinese Yixing Zisha Teapot Tang He Money Toad Jin Chan Purple Clay 12cm
£50.00
Item Overview
- Type: Antiquarian Chinese Zisha Teapot / Gongfu Tea Ceremony Vessel
- Designer: Studio Ceramic Artisan Tang He
- Brand: Authentic Yixing Zisha
- Manufacturer: Tang He Ceramic Workshop
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Place of Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China
- Style: Traditional Feng Shui / Oriental Folk Art Mythology
- Colour: Matte Earthy Charcoal Brown with Dark Undertones
- Design Era: Late 20th Century / Vintage Revival (c. 1980s–1990s)
- Material: Authentic Raw Ore Zisha Purple Clay
- Set Includes: 1 x Three-Legged Money Toad Teapot, 1 x Matching Coin-Cluster Sculpted Lid
- Features: Verified Tang He base workshop seal, raised bas-relief cash coins, sculpted Jin Chan toad finial, tripod feet
- Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
- Size and Capacity: Length: 12 cm from spout to handle / Height: approx. 8.5 cm
Dating & Historical Context
- Dating: This Yixing Zisha teapot dates precisely to the late 20th century (c. 1980s–1990s). The specific square four-character potter's seal stamped into the underside base reads “湯和製陶” (Tang He Zhi Tao). This represents a dedicated regional studio collective mark rather than a dynastic imperial seal, a hallmark diagnostic of highly collectable decorative folk art teaware exported during the late vintage period.
- Historical Note: Rich in Eastern mythology, this vessel represents Jin Chan (the Three-Legged Money Toad), a primary Chinese symbol of prosperity, wealth, and good fortune in Feng Shui practice. Legend states that this magical creature accompanies the mythical immortal Liu Hai, attracting wealth into any home it inhabits. The pot's body is intricately adorned with raised ancient Chinese cash coins bearing lucky prosperity characters, while the lid features a highly detailed, hand-finished three-legged money frog sitting directly atop a bed of riches.
Description
An exceptional addition to any Asian art collection or Gongfu tea table layout, this vintage Chinese Yixing teapot is highly expressive. Hand-formed from authentic unglazed purple clay, the teapot rests beautifully on three short tripod feet that mimic the legs of the wealth frog. The main body displays deep medallion reliefs of traditional cash coins, while the short, animalistic spout and robust ear handle offer superb functional ergonomics. The porous nature of the authentic clay is designed to absorb the essential oils of your tea, developing a rich, lustrous gloss patina over decades of pouring.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
- Tang He Workshop Seal: Stamped with a clear, historic four-character calligraphic mark on the absolute base, securing its workshop provenance over mass-produced imports for global collectors.
- Sculpted Jin Chan Finial: The removable lid features a beautifully textured three-legged toad acting as a functional handle knob.
- Deep Bas-Relief Coinage: The central medallion panels on the flanks showcase crisp, clear symbols of wealth that stand out beautifully from the matte ground.
Condition Report
This Yixing zisha teapot is in excellent vintage condition. The porous purple clay body is entirely sound, completely free from hairline cracks, chips to the spout rim, or fractures along the handle attachment joints. The lid rim is immaculate, sitting flush and steady within the gallery ring without rocking. The interior chamber is fully clean, devoid of old residue or scale marks. The exterior relief details remain completely crisp and sharp, and the base stamp is deeply defined with zero signs of surface rubbing or abrasive cleaning.
Shipping & Logistics
- Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY.
- Packaging: Securely wrapped in acid-free tissue, heavily cocooned in high-density bubble cushioning, and packed inside a rigid double-walled box to guarantee completely shock-proof transit.
- Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.
Returns & Payment Policies
We want you to be delighted with your heritage find.
- Not as Described: In the unlikely event of an error in our listing, we provide a full refund and cover return postage costs.
- Change of Mind: Returns are accepted within 30 days. The buyer covers return shipping costs.