this one stands on its own when it comes to artistry

but it's the tweaks

smooth texture

which can only be reached by hiking through dense thickets for several hours where it grows unburdened by civilization

wa guan teapot zi ni oolong_dancong this one stands on itsThis exclusive teapot design was commissioned by us from the artist directly, yet could have been a thousand years old: A bell like profile, reminiscent of early utilitarian pottery, is paired with a domed lid, thick spout, elongated handle and matching arched knob, and, most notably, a carved design in bas relief ringing the body. We visited Master Ren Yi Xin in his Yixing atelier, sketching the profile and pattern we wanted and selecting the ore