{"product_id":"antique-style-octagonal-yixing-clay-woodfired-teapot-94848","title":"Antique-style octagonal yixing clay woodfired teapot # 94848","description":"The name 仿古八方壶 literally means “antique‑style eight‑sided teapot.” It indicates an octagonal, antiqued or reproduction form rather than necessarily pointing to one single canonical historic model—so the exact traditional prototype can be ambiguous. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nGeneral historical context: Small, well‑fitted teapots with pronounced geometric profiles have been part of Chinese tea culture since at least the Ming and Qing periods. Craftsmen in the Yixing (Zisha) tradition are especially known for producing intimate, hand‑worked teapots and for experimenting with both natural and angular geometries. “仿古” (antique‑style) suggests a modern piece made in the spirit of older wares—emphasizing restrained lines, fine lid fit, and tactile finish—rather than a specific dated heirloom.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nShort note on the shape: The 八方 (eight‑sided) body is formed from eight flat facets or planes, yielding a restrained, architectural silhouette. The lid is typically cut to match the facets, and the spout and handle are proportioned to offer a balanced pour and good palm fit. The faceting creates crisp light-and‑shadow effects and aids grip; the compact, low‑volume form suits gongfu brewing, promotes even heat retention, and reads as a deliberate, classical aesthetic.\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":57113518506249,"sku":"94848","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/4520\/6793\/files\/DSC00008.jpg?v=1780647730","url":"https:\/\/moychay.barcelona\/products\/antique-style-octagonal-yixing-clay-woodfired-teapot-94848","provider":"Moychay Barcelona Tea Culture Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}