船竹壺 Bamboo-shaped - Yixing Teapot - China - 20e eeuw

Yixing Zisha ‘Chuanzhu Hu’ Bamboo-Form Teapot
China, second half of the 20th century

A finely modeled Yixing zisha clay teapot in the form of an elongated bamboo root, known as a 船竹壺 (Chuanzhu Hu) or bamboo-form teapot. The vessel is naturalistically sculpted with textured bamboo sections, while the spout and handle are formed as twisting bamboo branches, demonstrating the playful organic aesthetics long admired in Yixing pottery.

Bamboo holds deep symbolic meaning in Chinese literati culture, representing resilience, integrity, humility, and scholarly refinement. Its association with the “Three Friends of Winter” (Suihan Sanyou) made it a particularly favored motif among scholar-artists and teapot makers.

The teapot is executed in warm brown-purple zisha clay, prized for its porous nature and suitability for brewing tea. The underside, interior of the lid, and underside of the handle are all impressed with maker’s marks.

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Reserve: EUR 100

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Dimensions:
H 11.6 × W 18.5 × D 10.2 cm
Capacity: approx. 550 ml

Condition:
Excellent condition; no chips, cracks, or restoration. Only light limescale deposits and tea residue from use. Filled with water for one hour and found to be watertight.

Please refer to the images for the definitive and binding description of the item’s condition.

Shipping method: The item is securely packed and shipped with insurance.