The Stone Ladle. A Silhouette That Changed Yixing.
The shí piáo — 'stone ladle' — is the most studied teapot shape in the Yixing tradition: a wide, low body balanced on three small feet, finished with a bridge-shaped knob.
Why You'll Love It
- Jingzhou-Style Silhouette: The classic shi piao proportions associated with master potter Gu Jingzhou's design
- Aged Purple Clay: Deep, dark zini clay, unglazed with a fine sandy texture
- Three-Feet Base & Bridge Knob: The signature wide stance and arched lid finial
- Approx 270 ml: Comfortable for two-person gongfu sessions
What's Included
- ➤ 1× Jingzhou-style shi piao teapot
Specifications
| Material | Yixing zisha, aged purple clay (Zini), unglazed |
| Style | Jingzhou shi piao (stone ladle) |
| Capacity | Approx 270 ml |
| Total Length | Approx 14.3 cm |
| Height | Approx 6.8 cm |
| Mouth | Approx 5.5 cm |
Craft
The shi piao's low center of gravity and wide base make it one of the most stable forms on the tea table. The Jingzhou style takes its name from Gu Jingzhou, whose refinements of the shape are still the reference standard for Yixing potters.
Care
- ✓ Rinse with warm water after use; air dry
- ✓ Season the clay with your tea over time — the surface develops a natural patina
- ✗ Avoid thermal shock — do not pour boiling water into a cold vessel
- ✗ Do not use soap or abrasive scrubbers on unglazed clay
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Jingzhou Stone Ladle Zisha Teapot - Aged Purple Clay (Shi Piao) | Yixing
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