{"product_id":"small-eggplant-yixing-clay-woodfired-teapot-94896","title":"Small eggplant yixing clay woodfired teapot # 94896","description":"The name 小茄段壶 literally reads “small eggplant‑segment teapot.” That exact term is not widely canonical, so it most likely denotes a small teapot whose body is modeled on an eggplant (茄) and divided into visible segments or rings (段) — a naturalistic variant within the long Chinese tradition of vegetable‑ and fruit‑inspired teapot forms.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nHistorically, shaped teapots are most closely associated with the Yixing (zisha) tradition from Jiangsu province, which from the late Ming and through the Qing dynasty developed many playful, realistic forms — gourds, melons, lotus pods, and other botanicals. These forms were prized both for aesthetic wit and for practical use in gongfu cha; small, tightly fitted vessels that season with tea and pour cleanly.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nShape note: a “small eggplant‑segment” teapot would typically be compact and slightly elongated, with a rounded, bulbous body divided into one or more subtle ribs or “segments,” a snug domed lid, a short graceful spout, and a simple loop handle. The segmented profile emphasizes organic rhythm and balance while remaining functional for single‑person brewing; in clay, the form also highlights surface texture and patina as the teapot is used.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWood-fired handmade Yixing teapot made from Duanni clay sourced from the original Huanglongshan mine. Xu Shun Wei.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n","brand":"Moychay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57039653503241,"sku":"94896","price":340.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/4520\/6793\/files\/DSC00418.jpg?v=1778064553","url":"https:\/\/moychay.barcelona\/en\/products\/small-eggplant-yixing-clay-woodfired-teapot-94896","provider":"Moychay Barcelona Tea Culture Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}