Zisha teapot ZI NI supervised by Artist Level 1, FAN Wei-Qun 范伟群 (L1-2012) 范家壶庄 范伟群 监制 红清水泥 “竹鼓”

Fanjia Pottery Studio – "Bamboo Drum" Teapot (紅清水泥)
Limited Edition – Only 5 Units Available

🔍 Product Details:
Name: Bamboo Drum Teapot (Custom Design by Fanjia Pottery Studio, Supervised by Fan Wei-Qun)

Clay: Red Qing Shui Ni (紅清水泥)

Volume: 420ml

Production Year: 2012 (Year of the Dragon)

This piece was created in 2012 to commemorate the Year of the Dragon (Renchen) and was part of a limited batch kept in reserve. It features high-quality clay, excellent craftsmanship, and is stamped with the official “Supervised by Wei-Qun” seal.

Perfect as a collectible with strong value potential — or as a durable, beautiful teapot for everyday use.

👤 Supervising Artist:
Fan Wei-Qun 范伟群
National Research-Level Senior Arts & Crafts Artist (L1 - 2012)

Fan Wei-Qun is a renowned contemporary Zisha master, born in 1970 in Yixing, Jiangsu Province — the heartland of Chinese pottery. He comes from a prestigious ceramic lineage and is the direct grandson of Fan Da-Sheng, a legendary potter from the late Qing and early Republic periods.

He trained under masters Wu Tong-Fen and Xu Han-Tang, and has received numerous national honors, including:

Jiangsu Provincial Master of Arts & Crafts

Jiangsu Ceramic Art Master

Distinguished Mid-Career Expert (Provincial Level)

Member of the China Arts & Crafts Association

Founder, Chief Designer, and Artistic Director of Fanjia Pottery Studio

Certified National Research-Level Senior Arts & Crafts Artist

The name "Fan Da-Sheng" refers collectively to Fan Guang-Shan (1847–1902) and his son Fan Qin-Ren (style name: Cheng-Fu, 1875–1942), both of whom signed their teapots under the shared artist name "Da-Sheng." Their works were known for excellence and were considered priceless even during the Republic era. "Da-Sheng" teapots have won six international gold medals and remain celebrated globally.

🖋️ Maker:
Yao Li-Yun 姚丽云

Born in 1970 in Yixing (also known as the "Pottery Capital"), Yao Li-Yun has had a lifelong passion for the art of Zisha. She began her training under Fan Wei-Qun in 1993, and later studied with Grandmaster Xu Han-Tang in 2004. Known for her dedication, learning spirit, and deep respect for Zisha tradition, her works reflect elegance, balance, and craftsmanship.