Hello, I think this teapot is very beautiful, and I am looking for a zhu ni teapot for brewing oolongs.
I know this isn’t on the list of reputable sellers, but I am inclined to trust the owner because of the quality of her teas, and her knowledge.
Can anyone read the seal and tell me if this looks authentic? I would only want to spend this amount if it is indeed authentic and of good quality.
Thanks!
I have two more teapots I’m hoping to identify.
The tiny one I bought in China for I think 10 yuan, I have no reason to believe it’s yixing, but just curious what the seal says/what people can tell about it. I think it might be painted cause there’s a spot on the rim of the lid that looks like it’s chipping. It’s very smooth inside.
My aunt gave me the huge (for gong fu brewing) teapot, which she got as a gift, so no idea what its origin is. I can see a faint seam and there are tooling marks inside. It also has some mica I think. Wondering what the seals say, if it seems legit, and what kind of clays it is made of.
Sorry the pictures aren’t the best, I can take more if needed. Also didn’t realize we need pictures of the filter, I can take more pics in a couple days.
I’m curious about this teapot found on eBay. I can see a faint seam in one of the pictures. Not sure what to think about the double spout, but the dragon seal looks pretty cool. Does anyone know if this is authentic? Thanks!
I bought this tea set in Yangshuo in 2009. I don’t remember what the seller said about the clay, as I didn’t know what yixing was at the time. I see some sparkles that could be mica, and a couple of bumps that could be baozi. I can see a vertical seam on the front where the spout is, and tooling marks on the inside bottom. The seal on the bottom of the cups looks different from the seal on the bottom of the teapot, but I think it’s just a different script style. A sticker was on each of the cups. Can anyone translate the seals? If it is yixing, does it look like zini? I’m assuming it is not full handmade because it was not expensive, but how do you tell the difference? Let me know if you need any closer/clearer pictures. I am very grateful for any info anyone can provide.
So I think many of the Teasenz pots are not authentic, just by the bright colors and ornate designs. But there are two I’m interested in, and teasenz has provided me with photos of their seals, and the filter/interior of one (but the interior is not in focus):
https://www.teasenz.com/small-xishi-yixing-teapot
The color is very bright, is it probably dyed?
https://www.teasenz.com/small-round-yixing-teapot-taihu
This one has a grainy appearance, but is also shiny, if it is not authentic yixing, do you think it is dyed?
There is a very similar qing duan ni teapot with the seal shown on their website:
https://www.teasenz.com/qing-duan-ni-taihu-stone-lid-knob-teapot
There is also a yixing jar that has the grainy appearance, so maybe authentic? The seal is shown on their website:
https://www.teasenz.com/small-yixing-jar
Hi, just wondering if this teapot is authentic. It says it is vintage, there is a picture of the seal, the color isn’t too flashy, and there are circular marks inside the pot, but the price is low.
Not sure which link will work, but they are the same listing: