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I saw this teapot with a friend. Any comments regarding the mark, writting on its side and its significance will be appreciated.
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Hi Bilal

This teapot looks old but I suspect it's a modern piece!

I have come across several 'similar' teapots and they are all of recent manufacture.


Gary.

Hi Gary,
Thanks.
I've been told that the mark "seems to say Made by Zhao Li Hua'. Also, that the writing on the side 'is an ancient character style that even most of today's Chinese cannot read. Usually, this can be written by certain calligraphers only'.
Are there any possible steps to judge the age of his piece (i.e. Zisha clay)?. Does usage leave any tell-tale signs on the clay that one may consider during such a study?
Regards.

Hi Bilal

The Chinese consider true Zisha teapots to be 'Living' pieces!

Simply put a teapot is said to be able to produce perfect tea without leaves such is the concentration of tea absorbed by the 'pot' over many years service!

Teapots are also 'polished' after use which adds to the overall patina which cannot be faked.

Finally, on close inspection Zisha clay is full of shiny silica inclusions and as a general rule the more inclusions the earlier the pot!


Gary

Hi Gary,
Many thanks.
Please elaborate your remark "Teapots are also 'polished' after use which adds to the overall patina which cannot be faked." What is meant by 'polishing'?
Regards,
Bilal

Hi Bilal

Polished means wiped!

Gary.

Gary, thanks.
Regards,
Bilal

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