Zhang Limei's Xiaomeiyao Zhuni Clay Tall Linghua Teapot

Shape: Linghua Teapot
Material: Xiaomeiyao Zhuni Clay 
Specifications: Length: 11cm, Height: 10cm, Inner Diameter: 4.3cm
Volume: 200ml
Author: Zhang Limei (1960b.)
National-level senior arts and crafts master, intangible cultural heritage inheritor

Zhuni Clay Tall Linghua Teapot,  Its twelve-petal linghua (water caltrop flower) ribs are evenly and neatly divided. The concave and convex lines radiate outward from the center of the lid, smooth and distinct, lending the teapot an elegant and unique overall silhouette. The lid is adorned with a linghua-shaped knob that blends seamlessly with the texture of the pot body, exuding a natural and understated charm.
The spout and handle form a 120° golden angle. The triple-curved spout curls like a water caltrop stem, while the ring-shaped handle takes inspiration from a full moon. Bold, crisp lines intertwine with subtle soft curves, embodying the philosophical concept of "Heaven is round, Earth is square".
The bottom of the teapot features an ingenious wavy linghua-patterned ring foot. The tall-foot design shifts the visual focus upward, endowing this static vessel with a sense of upward lift and vitality. Every element—the knob, lid, body, spout, handle, and foot—echoes the linghua motif. Viewed from above, it resembles a rotating mandala; seen from the side, it looks like a stacked, blooming lotus throne.
Bottom Mark: Zhang Limei Handmade