Floral Teapot 「花卉壶款」

Yixing China (bottom mark), Tongfen (lid mark).
This purple clay teapot was created by Wu Tongfen, a national-level senior craft artist and heir to the "Wu Ji Zao Yi" tradition, whose family has been making teapots for generations. Wu Tongfen has used the rare Da Hong Pao clay for this teapot, which has been finely screened to reveal a delicate texture. The shape and leaf carvings are vividly rendered, with every detail reflecting her lifelike floral designs.
 
「款识：中国宜兴（底款），同芬（盖款）。这款紫砂壶由国家级高级工艺美术师吴同芬创作，她是“吴记造艺”的传人，出生于宜兴紫砂世家，以其生动形象的花卉款闻名。此壶泥料选用稀有的大红袍，晒选高目数泥土，展现细腻的质感。壶的造型与叶片雕刻栩栩如生，每一处细节都体现了吴同芬大师的精湛工艺。」