Jingzhou Stone Ladle yixing clay woodfired teapot # 94778

The name "景舟石瓢壶" reads as "Jingzhou Stone‑Scoop teapot" — combining the classic Yixing form shí piáo (石瓢, “stone‑scoop”) with the name Jingzhou, commonly associated with the famed 20th‑century Yixing master Gu Jingzhou (顾景舟). The shí piáo shape is a long‑established Yixing teapot type with roots in the late Ming and Qing traditions and was widely refined by modern masters; Gu Jingzhou is especially known for exemplary renditions that emphasize proportion, restraint and superb craftsmanship.

The stone‑scoop profile is characterized by a low, slightly flattened globular body and a clean, scoop‑like silhouette. Lids fit flush and low, the spout is short and poised for a steady pour, and the handle is simple and ergonomic. The plain, unglazed zisha clay used for this form enhances heat retention and tea aroma, making it ideal for oolong and black teas.

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Wood-fired handmade Yixing teapot made from Duanni clay sourced from the original Huanglongshan mine. Xu Shun Wei.