Vintage Chinese Yixing Zisha Clay Teapot - Carved Design Marked: HENG XING

Chinese Yixing Zisha Clay Teapot – Hand-Carved Calligraphy – Red Clay Pot with Marked Base SIZE: 7" overall width / 3.5" high with lid on / 2.5" rim opening / 4.25" bottom diameter FEATURES: Yixing-style Zisha clay teapot, made from red/brown unglazed clay and featuring hand-carved Chinese calligraphy on the body, lid, and base and a carved image on one side of the body of the teapot / Chinese calligraphy with artistic and possibly poetic inscription / Impressed maker’s mark on the underside and lid / These teapots are prized for their tea-enhancing qualities, as the porous clay retains the flavor of the tea over time / see photos for more details CARVED IMAGE NOTES: Ji Gong Buddha with calligraphy - spiritual inscription meaning: "Cultivate purity, eliminate evil" / LID: Wealth - Honor - Longevity - Joy / BOTTOM: Made by HENG XING Workshop in Yixing CONDITION: Great Vintage Condition with no chips, cracks, or breaks / minimal signs of use / from a non-smoking home #LLC 08250606 Yixing teapot, Zisha clay teapot, Chinese red clay teapot, calligraphy teapot, purple clay teapot, traditional Chinese tea pot, kung fu tea pot, Yixing marked base, collectible Chinese pottery, unglazed tea pot