This Shi Piao, or stone ladle teapot, has a low, broad body, defined shoulders, and a stable foot. Its dark surface is covered with relief coins, scrolls, and a golden toad, giving the pot a tactile character suited to collectors who enjoy sculptural teaware.
Shi Piao is a recognised Yixing teapot form, named for its resemblance to a stone ladle. The form belongs to the zisha tradition of small clay teapots, used for concentrated brewing and repeated pouring during a gongfu tea session.
Made in China in the Yixing zisha tradition, the dark clay contrasts with warm reddish-brown raised decoration and carved details. Rinse the pot after use, avoid detergent, and allow it to dry completely before storage.
