Vermilion Han tiles yixing clay woodfired teapot # 94877

• Height: 7 cm
• Weight: 160 g
• Volume: 160 ml

Literal translation of 朱砂汉瓦 is “vermillion (cinnabar) Han‑tile.” The exact named form is not a widely standardized historical category, so this description stays general and cautious: the name most likely denotes a teapot whose silhouette is inspired by the roof/ceramic tiles or brick motifs associated with the Han dynasty, finished in a warm red/vermillion tone (朱砂) or a similarly hued clay slip.

Brief history: Teapots that reference ancient architectural or funerary ceramics are part of a long antiquarian tendency in Chinese pottery—especially in the Yixing (zisha) tradition from the late Ming and Qing periods onward—where potters borrowed archaic shapes and motifs to evoke antiquity and scholarly taste. Using a “tile” motif ties the piece visually to Han dynasty masonry and funerary tiles, which were admired as emblematic of early imperial art and solidity.

Short note about the shape: Expect a compact, rectilinear or gently arched body suggesting the curve or profile of a roof tile, typically low in height with a flat or slightly domed lid, a short, steady spout and a stable handle. The design emphasizes solidity and restraint, favoring heat retention and a grounded, archaistic aesthetic rather than ornate decoration.
Wood-fired handmade Yixing teapot made from Duanni clay sourced from the original Huanglongshan mine. Xu Shun Wei.