Chapter 5
独妙
Unique Excellence
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English Translation

"Zhu Ni Xian Yuan Guo" is a traditional Yixing pottery style. The body of the teapot is flat and squat, formed by joining two clay slabs together. The waist is decorated with a waist line, crisp and taut, concealing the seam where the clay pieces are joined within it, achieving a seamless appearance. The spout extends naturally from the body, while the handle arches high in a rounded curve with a hanging ear below, echoing the momentum of the spout. The knob and lid form appear as one unified piece. The body of the teapot tapers to a收底 (gathered base), finding variations in charm within the flat, rounded form.