[Imitation Zhao Songting One-Grain Pearl 3] Longshan Hall - Rare Collection Series - No. 4 Deep Well Bottom Layer Green - 310cc

[Local Taiwanese Seller - Full After-Sales Support] [No. 4 Deep Well Bottom Layer Green] Produced from the No. 4 deep well of Huanglong Mountain. Authentic Yixing Zisha raw ore. No. 4 Deep Well Bottom Layer Green is located at the bottom of the ore layer. The raw ore contains purple clay ore with Duan Ni particles, forming light greenish-yellow, chicken-eye-like patches. The chicken eyes are paired, dense, and evenly distributed. Within the blocky structure are greenish "chicken eyes" and "cat eyes," which are purple clays containing Duan Ni particles. Because No. 4 Deep Well Bottom Layer Green is rich in natural oxidized ore, its color tends towards purple with a greenish tint. The fired color depends on the mineral composition and firing temperature. The clay body exhibits fine, golden-yellow granules, appearing as scattered specks. The color is purplish-green, very rare, and the clay is delicate. After firing, it turns purplish-red. It has a wide firing range. Common "pig liver" colors seen in the market are fired around 1200°C. The texture is firm, fine, and lustrous, with a shrinkage rate of about 10%. [Vessel Shape Origin] The "One-Grain Pearl" (Yi Li Zhu) shape originated in the Ming Dynasty. By the late Qing Dynasty, with the rise of Gongfu tea culture in the Min-Yue region (Chaozhou, Shantou, Southern Fujian) and the popularity of Japanese Sencha, the demand for small, round teapots that could "retain heat at high temperatures and pour quickly" reached its peak. Zhao Songting keenly observed this market trend and aesthetic preference. He personally designed and organized Yixing's top potters (including those from his own business, "Zhi Quan," and "Yi Gu Zhai") to optimize the traditional One-Grain Pearl shape, making it more rounded and proportioned. This design became a top-tier item for export to Southeast Asia and a treasured piece on Gongfu tea tables in Min-Yue. [Frequently Asked Questions QA] 1. How to prepare the teapot before use? Wash the inside and outside thoroughly. A dishcloth is recommended; do not use chemical agents. Simply wash with water, and it is ready for use. 2. How to season and maintain the teapot? After use, keep it clean and dry to prevent tea stains. Place it in a well-ventilated area after use. For long-term storage in its box, allow it to air dry naturally for 1-2 months to ensure the pores fully release moisture, otherwise, it may mold. 3. How to clean tea stains or mold? Soak with enzyme cleaner. 4. How to properly warm the teapot? In cold weather, or if it hasn't been used for a long time, pour 40°C warm water over the inside and outside of the teapot, then fill it to allow the Zisha pores to absorb moisture fully. 5. How to care for pieces with engravings? For teapots with engravings, cleaning with a soft brush is recommended. 6. What if the item arrives damaged during shipping? Yanhuang Dadi Arts fully covers shipping safety. If damaged, please contact customer service immediately. 7. Our store's products are also sold through physical channels. Handmade items are produced in limited quantities. Please inquire about stock availability before purchasing. 8. All product images are of the actual item. Due to variations in computer screen colors and photography lighting, there may be slight differences between the photos and the actual product. The actual product is the standard.