Blue "Sa Lan" Bamboo Teapot With Silver Rim cha xi shaped like a dragon's egg

shaped like a dragon's egg

The form is steady and composed

It is also a great choice as a host's cup

making it extremely versatile and a go-to for tea with friends

Blue "Sa Lan" Bamboo Teapot With Silver Rim cha xi shaped like a dragon's eggArtist Fu Shan Xus "Sa Lan" series combines multiple techniques in this masterfully crafted teapot. The deep blue glaze is applied using the Sa Lan method, or Splashed Blue a technique made popular in the Qing Dynasty where cobalt pigment is blown or splattered to create organic, flowing patterns across the surface. Afterwards, the bamboo motif and accompanying poem are carved into the bare clay using traditional seal carving methods. The carved areas