Contemporary Guangxi Nixing Dragon Egg Purple Clay Teapot and Cups Set

Contemporary Nixing red purple clay teapot with two matching cups. Dragon Egg shape has short spout to pour tea quickly. Hand carved botanical design one side, characters on the other translate to something like “Achieve ultimate tranquility”. Lid held by knotted cord with jadite bead. Pair of matching cups have the same design. All marked bottom. Teapot about 5.25 x 2.25. Comes with protective fabric drawstring pouch and padded box. Made in Guangxi China.

Sourced from the banks of the Qin River in Guangxi, Nixing clay contains high iron content, resulting in a reddish-purple base with subtle russet undertones. When firing at 1200℃, a special phenomenon called Yaobian (furnace transmutation) occurs, changing color in the kiln; even the artist will not know the final appearance of the pot until after it is fired. The final product features a polished, marble-like finish after meticulous hand-sanding.