Antique-style multi-petal yixing clay woodfired teapot # 94847

The term 仿古多瓣壶 literally means an “antique-style multi‑petal teapot.” The exact, single historical prototype for this specific name is ambiguous—many regional traditions produced lobed or petal‑shaped vessels—so it is best understood as a modern reproduction inspired by older Chinese teapot and vessel forms. Teapots as a distinct, small‑handled form became widespread in the late Ming and were elaborated through the Qing, with Yixing (zisha) studios and porcelain workshops producing many sculptural variants. Lobed or “petaled” bodies—evoking fruits, chrysanthemums or lotus—have long been popular because they combine natural motifs with careful surface modeling.

Shape note: A 多瓣壶 typically has a rounded body divided into several vertical lobes or “petals,” giving a floral or melon‑ribbed profile. The lid is often fitted to match the lobing so the pattern continues across seam lines; spout and handle are sized to balance the compact, tactile form. As an 仿古 piece it may aim for the look of age (muted glaze, subtle wear) and is commonly made in clay (zisha) or porcelain, marrying decorative appeal with functional stability and comfortable handling.
Wood-fired handmade Yixing teapot made from Duanni clay sourced from the original Huanglongshan mine. Xu Shun Wei.