Zisha teapot Qin Quan, handmade by Skillful Artist, LIU Hai-Xia 作者 LIU Hai-Xia 刘海霞天青泥秦权

$790.00

Authentic Tian Qing Clay, ZI NI 紫泥 (天青泥）

The Shape: Qin Quan 秦权

THE SHAPE

The Qin Quan teapot is one of the classic traditional shapes in purple clay craftsmanship. Its design draws inspiration from the weighing steelyard used during the unification of weights and measures by Emperor Qin Shi Huang, hence the name. The concept is intricate, and the overall shape is grand.

"Quan" is commonly referred to as a steelyard weight, also known as a scale weight or a steelyard, made of copper, iron, pottery, porcelain, or stone, which can be moved on the hanging scale beam. Today, we call it a "weight."

Resembling a bell, the Qin Quan teapot exudes stability and composure. Its tall body converges at the upper part, flowing naturally and smoothly. The spout curves upward slightly, displaying ample strength in its form. The loop-shaped dragon handle is understated yet elegant. The inset lid is slightly convex, seamlessly blending with the rim, forming a harmonious whole. The knob resembles the top of a bridge, symbolizing the trust in the weight's balance. The concave bottom of the teapot is simple and solid, exuding an ancient, elegant charm filled with imaginative and carefree sentiments.

秦权壶为紫砂经典传统器型之一，整体造型设计以秦始皇统一度量衡时所用称砣为形而得名，构思精巧，器型大气。

“权”俗称秤砣、秤锤、秤权，是悬挂秤杆之上可以移动的的铜、铁、陶、瓷、石的秤砣，我们现在称之为“砝码”。

秦权壶形似钟，稳重沉着。壶身高耸，上部收敛，自然流畅。流向上微，屈力十足，流而有劲。环耳龙形把手，不矫不扬。嵌盖微鼓，沿盖相合，浑然一体。钮似桥顶，应信权之系耳。壶底内凹，朴素敦厚，古雅大方，充满了幻想的意境和潇洒不羁的情味。

鉴赏秦权紫砂壶的时候，要把握其整体上的大气和美、古穆沉静，线形流畅自然、力到十足。然后是壶钮，壶钮对整个壶形很重要，既要压的住壶，有不能把壶压死，钮和壶盖、身筒过渡要自然和畅。其次是壶把，壶把的内围转折要能展示出壶的刚劲有力。后面是铭，紫砂壶上的铭文，因为形制面积所限，不可能有较长的歌咏，一如绘画的题跋，多是经过精心构思的辞章、短句、诗词，言简意赅，特别讲究艺术品位和文学性。

秦权，气度泰然，霸气内敛，刚正不阿。有王者风范，不怒自威，犹如六合在握，稳守金汤，实乃壶之王者。

作者

LIU Hai-Xia 刘海霞。

制壶近卅年，实力派手艺人。