One pot, one landscape.
The lid features a border of scrolling lotus patterns that unfurl outward, set against a turquoise base with gold tracing and kingfisher-blue accents, creating a landscape that shifts in depth from distance to foreground. The pot body is spherical—plump but not bloated—with the rim subtly divided into lotus petals that fit perfectly in the palm. Named "Wei Jing" (Only Scenery), the scenery is indeed contained within the pot: where the lotus petals overlap, there is layered verdure; where the gold is traced, there is flowing light. A single pot captures the essence of all four seasons. The raw, living-water purple clay is a signature material of Ge Lai's workshop; as part of the purple clay lineage, its texture is dense and fine, its nature stable, firing into a deep, purplish brown that develops a warm, lustrous glow with daily use. Born into the "Ge Tao" family, Ge Lai apprenticed under his father, Ge Zhenghao, and possesses an expert understanding of clay. Only quality clay could serve as the foundation for such fine craftsmanship, providing the perfect canvas for the gold-traced lotus patterns.
Best for: Pu-erh, dark teas, and fermented teas, especially when steeped for longer durations.
Suitable for: Those who appreciate exquisite ornamentation and value the fundamental quality of the clay.
Maker Profile
Ge Lai
Female, born in 1990 in Dingshu Town, Yixing City, is a successor of the Ge Pottery tradition. She is a Senior Arts and Crafts Master, a Rural Revitalization Craftsman, a First-Class/Senior Technician, a Provincial Arts and Crafts Celebrity, and a member of the Jiangsu Ceramics Industry Association. She holds a bachelor's degree in Art and Design from Jiangnan University. Born into the century-old Ge Pottery family in Dingshu, she is skilled in calligraphy, painting, and clay sculpting. After graduating from university, she studied purple clay teapot making under her father, Mr. Ge Zhenghao, becoming a new-generation successor of "Ge Pottery." In 2019, she became a disciple of Senior Arts and Crafts Master Xu Ruiping to study purple clay decorative sculpture, and in 2021, she began studying teapot-making techniques under Jiangsu Arts and Crafts Master Fan Weiqun. Her works emphasize overall balance, featuring fluid lines, vivid spirit, and an elegant style. Representative honors include: "Taihu Rock Charm" won the Gold Award at the 2020 China Fine Tea Set Golden Goat Awards; "Chinese Sentiment" won the Gold Award at the 10th "Dadi Award" China Ceramic Innovation and Design Competition in 2021; "Qin Quan Teapot" was collected by the Yixing Art Museum in 2013; "Chrysanthemum Bud" was collected by the Hubei Provincial Museum in 2016; and "Cloud Form" was collected by the Jiangxi Provincial Museum in 2021.
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