Zisha teapot Designed and supervised by Artist Level 1, FAN Wei-Qun (L1-2012) Zi Ni

🫖 60th Anniversary Commemorative Teapot – Designed by Fan Wei-Qun (2009)

Clay: Aged Zi Ni (老紫泥) with Hand-Painted Gold Detailing
Volume: 450ml
Edition: Limited Release – Only 5 Pieces
Design Year: 2009 (Year of the Ox)
Mark: “Designed by Wei-Qun” 范伟群设计章

🏛️ A Tribute to History

This commemorative Yixing teapot was designed by Master Fan Wei-Qun to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China (1949–2009).

Created in the Year of the Ox, this 450ml teapot is part of a highly limited, privately stored batch — made with authentic, high-quality aged Zi Ni clay and accented with hand-painted gold (描金) for ceremonial significance and visual refinement.

Now released from storage, only 5 pieces are available, making this a rare acquisition opportunity for collectors.

🪨 Clay – Aged Zi Ni (老紫泥)

This teapot uses genuine aged Zi Ni, prepared over a decade ago using original ore. This was before the widespread dilution of traditional Zisha quality in the modern market. The result is:

✅ Rich texture

✅ Classic purple-brown tone

✅ Balanced breathability and tea-softening effect

✅ Excellent seasoning potential with use

The hand-painted gold detailing adds a refined touch, enhancing the ceremonial and collectible nature of this piece.

🎨 About the Designer – Fan Wei-Qun 范伟群 (Level 1)

Title: National Research-Level Senior Arts & Crafts Artist (国家级研究员级高级工艺美术师, L1-2012)
Role: Founder & Artistic Director of Fanjia Pottery Studio (范家壶庄)

Born in 1970 into a prestigious Yixing pottery lineage, Fan Wei-Qun is the direct grandson of the legendary Fan Da-Sheng (范大生) family — widely credited with raising the artistic and international status of Yixing teapots in the late Qing and early Republic era.

📜 Legacy Highlights:

✔️ Jiangsu Arts &; Crafts Master

✔️ Jiangsu Ceramic Art Master

✔️ National Clay Expert

✔️ Member, China Arts & Crafts Association

✔️ Designer of multiple award-winning teapots

✔️ Torchbearer of the Da-Sheng legacy (Fan Guang-Shan & Fan Qin-Ren), whose works were internationally acclaimed and earned six gold medals in early global exhibitions.

✨ Why Collect This Teapot:

✅ Limited-edition national commemorative piece (2009)

✅ Authentic, aged Zi Ni with gold detailing

✅ Designed by national-level artist Fan Wei-Qun

✅ Only 5 pieces available worldwide

✅ Ideal for gifting, collection, or museum display

✅ Deep historical, cultural, and artistic value