zisha teapot De Zhong, handmade by Skillful Artists CHEN Shulan, Shi Hong De Zhong shape 实力派匠人 陈淑兰，石红 德钟
Name: De Zhong
Capacity: 240cc
Material: Shi Hong
Shi Hong is the most magical and unique type of Yixing zisha clay material, with extremely high difficulty in kneading and crafting. It is the clay material with the highest mineral content among all Yixing zisha materials. Beneficial minerals such as iron and zinc are present in higher concentrations compared to other clay materials, making it highly beneficial for human health.
It is extremely suitable for brewing Liu Bao tea and aged tea.
Shi Hong has a low production yield and a high sand content, with low plasticity. It is not suitable for forming using a single mineral and is often mixed with other minerals to improve its color (hue and lustre) and viscosity.
It is difficult to shape and has a very low success rate when using pure Shi Hong to make Yixing zisha teapots."
Shape
De Zhong teapot is one of the classic teapot shapes that has been passed down to this day. It was first created by the master potter Shao Daheng during the Qing Jiaqing period, and it is also a representative work of the Plain-style (光素器）. It is a testament to his artistic level and personal charm, and its significance has surpassed the vessel itself. Its solemn and simple style highlights the magnanimous atmosphere of the simple and elegant Yixing clay, and it is deeply admired by people around the world.
De Zhong Yixing clay teapot is a model of morality and a culmination of the ethical standards of traditional culture. "Zhong" means concentration and gathering, and the so-called De Zhong is the culmination of moral norms. Thus, the pioneers of Yixing clay made this De Zhong teapot to carry the way. De Zhong Yixing clay teapot is a model of morality and a culmination of the ethical standards of traditional culture.
The De Zhong Yixing clay teapot has a dignified and stable shape, harmonious proportions, and a rigorous structure. The flat knob on the lid is similar in shape to the body of the pot, with a straight spout and ear-shaped handle, displaying the dignified and upright character of a gentleman. The lines of the pot's shoulder are rounded and natural, and the spout flows smoothly and naturally from the shoulder line, with each extending and turning gracefully, presenting a clear and atmospheric charm. The circular lines above and below the pot mouth resemble lightly pursed lips, conveying a calm and dignified expression, while the thin line on the lid serves as an embellishment, a truly inspired stroke, with thickness, width, and position perfectly balanced.
The spout and handle of the teapot are naturally curved, the body is straight without being flat or bulging, which is an extremely exquisite manifestation in the Yixing clay straight body tube, achieving the best visual effect. The bottom of the pot is like a naturally formed jade, with an excellent shape. The details of the spout are straight and smooth, with a clean and neat finish, truly achieving a strong practicality that is also aesthetically pleasing. De Zhong Yixing clay teapot embodies the gentleman's character, harmoniously blending cultural refinement with moral integrity, and benefiting the world."
壶名：德钟
容量：240ml
泥料：石红 Shi Hong
最为特殊的一款紫砂泥料，练泥和制作难度都极其高。是所有紫砂泥料中含矿物质最多的泥料。其中对人体有益的铁、锌等含量均高于其他泥料。
石红，是最神奇，最特殊的一款紫砂泥料，练泥和制作难度都极其高。是所有紫砂泥料中含矿物质最多的泥料。其中对人体有益的铁、锌等含量均高于其他泥料。
极其适合冲泡 六堡茶、老熟茶。
石红产量稀少，含砂成分多，可塑性低，单一矿不宜成型，常打成浆泥，一直以来都与其他矿料配合使用，以提高成色（色感和润度）及粘稠度。
用纯石红做出来的紫砂壶，不仅难以成型，成品率也是极低。
器型
德钟壶为流传至今的经典壶型之一。其首创为清嘉庆年间的制壶巨匠邵大亨，也是他的光素器造型中的一件代表作，是他的艺术水平和人格魅力的证明，壶的意义已经超越了器皿本身，其庄重简洁，突出了紫砂质朴典雅的大度气息，深受世人推崇。
德钟紫砂壶就是道德楷模，是传统文化中仁人志士行为规范的集大成者。
“钟”，有集中、汇集的意思，所谓德钟，就是道德规范的集大成者。这样说来，紫砂先贤做此德钟壶，正是以器载道。德钟紫砂壶就是道德楷模，是传统文化中仁人志士行为规范的集大成者。
德钟紫砂壶，器形端庄稳重，比例协调，结构严谨。型平，纽与器身形似，直流、耳型鋬，有清正直谏君子之风度。壶肩线条圆转，过度极其自然，鋬流根部与肩线自然结合，各自延伸化转，呈疏朗大气之韵。壶口之上下圆线，像双唇轻抿，平和端庄、神态自若，而盖上的一条细线作为装饰，真正神来之笔，其厚薄、宽窄、位置均是恰到好处。
壶嘴壶把舒曲自然，壶身直而且不瘪微鼓，是紫砂直壶身筒中极为精湛的变现，以此达到视觉上最佳的效果。其壶底，如玉碧天成，形制极好，细部之壶嘴挺而润，处理干净利落，真正做到在极佳的审美上兼有极强的实用性。涵光华于朴厚，寄风雅于平常，大亨德钟紫砂壶尽显君子之风。中华文化，修身立德，泽济天下。
作者：陈淑兰
