Arrival EssentialsA few things to notice
01 · Form
Compare round, square and other shapes.
02 · Details
Look at how the spout, handle and lid fit the body.
03 · Labels
Use dates and maker information to understand differences between a few pieces.
Yixing · TRADITIONAL CRAFTS
Yixing zisha: begin with one teapot
The body, spout, handle and lid all deserve a closer look. Start by comparing a few different shapes.
An 18th-century Yixing teapot at the Asian Civilisations Museum, not an object from the Yixing museum.
Want to visit?
China Yixing Ceramics Museum is in Dingshu Town. Plan it as a Yixing stop and check current admission and displays. A pottery class requires a separate choice.
China Yixing Ceramics Museum
中国宜兴陶瓷博物馆
宜兴市丁蜀镇丁山北路150号
150 Dingshan North Road, Dingshu Town, Yixing