What is the relationship between Qinzhou Nixing pottery teapot and purple clay teapot? Do they both have health care effects? Are there many fake purple clay teapots on the market?

Zisha teapot is synonymous with Yixing pottery. Zisha teapot and Nixing pottery are both one of the four famous pottery in China. So, what are the similarities and differences between them?

Let’s talk about the purple clay teapot first:

The purple clay teapot has the function of original tea soup, it can absorb tea juice, and it is cold and heat resistant. characteristic. In general, purple clay pottery has five major characteristics:

First, purple clay pottery is made from "sand". It neither takes away the aroma of tea nor the smell of cooked soup, so it is used to make tea. It has a rich fragrance and feels great when rubbed for a long time.

Secondly, the purple sand teapot has a double pore structure, which can absorb the flavor of tea. After using it for a period of time, even when boiling water is poured into the empty pot, there will still be a tea aroma.

Third, third, it is easy to wash. If it is not used for a long time, it will inevitably smell. You can scald it with boiling water two or three times, then pour out the cold water, and then make tea without losing its original flavor.

Fourth, it has strong adaptability to sudden changes in cold and heat. In the cold winter months, when boiling water is poured into it, it will not burst due to sudden changes in temperature. Moreover, the sand conducts heat slowly, and it does not burn your hands regardless of lifting or holding it.

Fifth, purple sand pottery is resistant to burning. In winter, when you put it over a warm fire to make tea, the pot will not burst easily. At that time, Su Dongpo used a purple sand pottery kettle to cook tea, and there was a poem about "pine breeze and bamboo stove, holding the kettle and calling each other", which is no accident.

Generally speaking, purple clay teapots are handmade from raw minerals (that is, without adding any chemical pigments). Those priced below 500 yuan are basically not authentic. Non-handmade works are cheap and do not maintain their value. It adds value and is not durable, usually it will be automatically reimbursed in two or three years. Regardless of whether they are handmade or molded, they are prone to brittleness as time goes by. Basically, purple clay teapots that are over 50 years old can only be admired in the cupboard, otherwise they will easily break and cause the owner to stamp his feet and beat his chest. Zhuni pots generally do not become brittle due to their strong porcelain properties. But most of the Zhuni pots on the market now are fake.

Purple clay teapots are different from other items. The longer they are used, the more beautiful they become and the more valuable they become. Raising the pot not only makes the pot smooth and moist, but also the process of raising the pot is a kind of enjoyment.

Purple clay teapots have become a culture. With the reduction of raw materials, high prices are inevitable. As long as you can buy genuine ones, appreciation in value is inevitable.

Let’s talk about Nixing pottery: (You can refer to the information of Nixing pottery forum:)

Another major feature of Nixing pottery is the polishing process. The finished pottery has been manually polished many times. The light, warm color and luster last for a long time, which is not suitable for other pottery. What is particularly rare and unique is the "cellar transformation" process of Nixing pottery. Qinzhou's unique clay does not require the addition of any pigments. During the firing process, when the furnace temperature rises to the critical temperature of 1200°C, its matrix will undergo a "cellar deformation" phenomenon, naturally forming various colorful and gorgeous colors and textures, creating a sky-like appearance. Unexpected colors such as orchid, bronze, tiger stripe, sky spots, dark green, etc. combine the aura of spring warmth, summer green, autumn red, and winter cold, fully displaying the mystery of color changes. Cao Bian is a search for treasure in the fire. It is found by chance and there is no definite pattern. The taste is extremely precious. It can be said to be the ultimate combination of fire and earth. There is a poem praising it: "Looking for treasure in the fire, it is rare to be one. In the hand, there is no similarity." ”, Qinzhou Nixing is therefore known as “one of the best in China”. Treasures from past dynasties have been collected by more than 20 national museums.

In the "Regulations on the Protection of Traditional Arts and Crafts" promulgated by the State Council in 1997, Guangxi Zhuang Brocade and Qinzhou Nixing Pottery were approved for inclusion. Therefore, Qinzhou Nixing pottery is recognized as one of the "two treasures" with the most ethnic characteristics in Guangxi.

Compare Zisha teapots and Nixing teapots. Both are pottery. They are much stronger than ordinary pottery and have lower hardness than porcelain. The more valuable the characteristics.

Purple clay teapots also suffer from kiln deformation, but they are very rare and the color often depends on the addition of chemical raw materials. Except for purple clay teapots exported to Thailand, they are generally not polished.

Kiln deformation of Nixing pots is common, and the colors are basically natural. Most of them are polished, but some are not polished. The quality and artistry of Nixing pottery is not inferior to that of Yixing pottery, but because Yixing people made purple clay pots culturally, the latter is relatively lacking in this aspect, so the price of purple clay pots is much higher than that of Nixing pottery.

It is better to buy a new purple clay teapot. It is not only easy to buy fake old ones, but even genuine ones can easily cost tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, which is not something ordinary people can care about. Old pots have very low use value due to their brittle texture.