foshou teapot black with_certificate initially surprising and subsequently inseparable

initially surprising and subsequently inseparable from its dandy appearance

With such sophistication

Are these subtle gradations

Few cakes are stored at the National Museum in Beijing and some are at the Hong Kong warehouse we visited

rough ceramic supports the pelican-like spout

foshou teapot black with_certificate initially surprising and subsequently inseparableThe raw, pitted surface of this pear shaped teapot, traces of wheel turning still showing, glimpses of metallic sheen alternating with a matte lustre, invites touch and tea into its pores. The lid has been notably embellished with a golden loop in the shape of a Buddha's hand citron (foshou), which lends this series its name. Though the exterior is open, most of the interior has been glazed, allowing some flexibility in its use with multiple types of