Yixing clay, Master Gu Yangyi
"Wind in the Pines" Teapot, 115 ml
Master Gu Yangyi belongs to the modern independent Chinese Yixing ceramic masters of the "skilled" caliber (实力派 — Shílìpài) working in Yixing (Jiangsu Province). The master has access to premium raw materials from the authentic mines of Mount Huanglong (宜興黃龍山), and the accompanying certificate specifies that this piece was crafted from Lao Duan Ni.
The "Wind in the Pines" (风入松) teapot, featuring a finely detailed pinecone finial, is a vivid example of his signature style, where classical teapot geometry seamlessly merges with realistic sculpted elements.
Gu Yangyi adheres to traditional shaping techniques using wooden paddles and specialized tools, eschewing plaster molds entirely. This is evidenced by the characteristic tool marks on the interior walls and the presence of personal internal seals. In addition to sculpting the form, he personally carves calligraphic inscriptions onto the lids and bodies of his teapots.
This teapot is engraved with three characters: 风入松 ("Wind in the Pines"), referencing a renowned Southern Song dynasty poem by Zhou Mi (周密), composed to the classical tune "Feng Ru Song." The full verse translates poetically as:
"A refreshing breeze brings a wondrous night, laying underhead a pillow filled with the rustle of pines."
In Chinese culture, the imagery of resting peacefully to the sound of whispering pines symbolizes complete harmony with nature, profound inner peace, and seclusion far from worldly turmoil.
Master Gu Yangyi has woven a charming visual and poetic motif into this piece: as your fingers hold the pinecone finial, they graze the engraving, gently reminding you that tea drinking is a sanctuary of comfort—like resting in a tranquil pine grove caressed by a night breeze.
Thanks to its natural porosity, Lao Duan Ni clay actively softens sharp edges, absorbs excessive bitterness, reduces astringency, and rounds out the flavor, rendering the liquor mellow, velvety, and full-bodied. At the same time, it slightly softens bright, high floral, and fleeting aromatic notes. It pairs wonderfully with dark, fermented teas and aged Sheng Puer.
Specifications
- Category
- Teaware
- Type
- Teapots
- Material
- Lao Duan Ni Yixing Clay
- Volume
- 115 ml
- Producer
- Master Gu Yangyi
- Origin
- China / Jiangsu
- Locality
- Yixing City
- Packaging
- Gift box
Description
Master Gu Yangyi belongs to the modern independent Chinese Yixing ceramic masters of the "skilled" caliber (实力派 — Shílìpài) working in Yixing (Jiangsu Province). The master has access to premium raw materials from the authentic mines of Mount Huanglong (宜興黃龍山), and the accompanying certificate specifies that this piece was crafted from Lao Duan Ni.
The "Wind in the Pines" (风入松) teapot, featuring a finely detailed pinecone finial, is a vivid example of his signature style, where classical teapot geometry seamlessly merges with realistic sculpted elements.
Gu Yangyi adheres to traditional shaping techniques using wooden paddles and specialized tools, eschewing plaster molds entirely. This is evidenced by the characteristic tool marks on the interior walls and the presence of personal internal seals. In addition to sculpting the form, he personally carves calligraphic inscriptions onto the lids and bodies of his teapots.
This teapot is engraved with three characters: 风入松 ("Wind in the Pines"), referencing a renowned Southern Song dynasty poem by Zhou Mi (周密), composed to the classical tune "Feng Ru Song." The full verse translates poetically as:
"A refreshing breeze brings a wondrous night, laying underhead a pillow filled with the rustle of pines."
In Chinese culture, the imagery of resting peacefully to the sound of whispering pines symbolizes complete harmony with nature, profound inner peace, and seclusion far from worldly turmoil.
Master Gu Yangyi has woven a charming visual and poetic motif into this piece: as your fingers hold the pinecone finial, they graze the engraving, gently reminding you that tea drinking is a sanctuary of comfort—like resting in a tranquil pine grove caressed by a night breeze.
Thanks to its natural porosity, Lao Duan Ni clay actively softens sharp edges, absorbs excessive bitterness, reduces astringency, and rounds out the flavor, rendering the liquor mellow, velvety, and full-bodied. At the same time, it slightly softens bright, high floral, and fleeting aromatic notes. It pairs wonderfully with dark, fermented teas and aged Sheng Puer.