Jianshui – Hammered Earth · No. 5
Handmade in Jianshui · Unglazed by choice · Worldwide delivery
The fifth teapot in the “Hammered Earth” series reveals finer, tighter hammer textures — resembling soft waves frozen in clay.Made from raw Jianshui clay and fired unglazed, its tone is a quiet, inky black.Perfect for lightly oxidized oolongs or high mountain teas, offering warmth in the hand and depth in the cup.The gentlest of the series — and perhaps the most refined.
Unglazed purple pottery crafted in Yunnan from local mineral-rich clay.
Hammered Earth / No. 5
Light, held in every strike.
Built from mineral-rich Jianshui clay and marked by hundreds of small hammer strikes, this rounded vessel carries the quiet rhythm of the maker闂傚倷鑳堕崑銊╁磿閺屻儲鍋?hand. Its ring-shaped lid knob, loop handle, and short thick spout keep the form direct, tactile, and made for daily tea.
- Origin
- Jianshui, Yunnan
- Material
- Mineral-rich purple clay
- Finish
- Unglazed, hand-polished
- Decoration
- All-over hand-hammered texture
A vessel of good wishes
A surface made to catch the light.
The hammered field is not decoration applied afterward. It is the surface language of the vessel itself: each mark breaks the light, softens the round body, and leaves a record of pressure and repetition.
Held close, the ring knob and thickened spout make the pot feel almost architectural. In use, the changing highlights reveal the handmade rhythm without asking for ornament.
Hammered clay, close held
A field of touch.
A vessel for tea.
Hammered Earth No. 5, measured
Small in volume.
Present in the hand.
A small Jianshui vessel with a considered silhouette, an unglazed hand-polished surface, and a pour made for daily tea.
- Capacity
- 170 ml
- Overall height
- 8 cm
- Overall length
- 10.5 cm
Approximate vessel measurements. Handmade variation is part of the piece.
Read the making
Three views, three clues: the silhouette, the surface language, and the gesture of pouring.
Choosing the vessel
Made for considered use.
Dimensions & capacity
Measured dimensions and capacity are shown in the product information above. Please allow for small handmade variation.
Tea pairing
A rounded body with a steady pour suits everyday oolong, black tea, and roasted teas. Rinse with hot water first and let the clay warm before brewing.
Care
Rinse with clean water and dry fully after use. Avoid detergent, dishwasher use, abrasive cleaners, and sudden temperature changes.
Handmade variation
Hammer marks, tone, polishing traces, and small asymmetries will vary from piece to piece. These are part of the making, not defects.
Shipping & protection
The vessel is protected with inner cushioning and a rigid outer carton. Delivery estimates, duties, and taxes are shown for the destination at checkout.