There's something about pots made by someone with real skill. Even simple shapes have a strength and glow that makes pots come alive in a way that those made by less experienced potters fail to do.
This pot is fully handmade, in the shape of an antique pot that we loved. It's made from aged zini clay from Huanglongshan Pingtai Mine. It has medium-thick walls and was medium-high fired in a wood kiln. This clay is really excellent for puerh, yancha and liubao. It strikes a nice balance of rounding out the mouthfeel, while still allowing the higher notes to shine. Inside is a single hole filter. The lid fit is perfect and the pour is relatively fast.
This is a very nicely made pot. It comes with a hand-written certificate by Ma Yong Qiang.
Ma Yong Qiang is ranked Senior Master of the Arts 正高级工艺美术师, more information about him can be found here:
Introducing Senior Master Potter Ma Yong Qiang
