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2024.07.26 14:56 GMT+8

Cultural heritage: Yixing purple clay teapots

Updated 2024.07.26 14:56 GMT+8
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A Yixing zisha, or purple clay, teaware item is seen on July 24, 2024. /CGTN

A Yixing zisha, or purple clay, teaware item is seen on July 24, 2024. /CGTN

A Yixing zisha, or purple clay, teaware item is seen on July 24, 2024. /CGTN

A Yixing zisha, or purple clay, teaware item is seen on July 24, 2024. /CGTN

A Yixing zisha, or purple clay, teaware item is seen on July 24, 2024. /CGTN

A Yixing zisha, or purple clay, teaware item is seen on July 24, 2024. /CGTN

A Yixing zisha, or purple clay, teaware item is seen on July 24, 2024. /CGTN

Yixing zisha teaware, or Yixing purple clay teaware, is well known among tea lovers. The handmade teapots have been part of the cultural heritage of Yixing, Jiangsu Province for centuries. The production of this particular teapot still thrives today with many craftsmen setting up studios and workshops in the area. Collectors and teaware enthusiasts often gather here for treasure hunts.

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