【INCENSE.TEA HOUSE】Large Zisha teapot with copper handle, exported to Thailand in the late Qing Dynasty, bearing the mark of Longyin Fuji.

Antique Yixing Zisha | Late Qing to Republic Era

Export to Thailand Water-Polished Zisha Overhead-Handle Teapot with Brass Mounts ("Long Yin Fu Ji" Dragon Mark)

Vessel Curation / Siamese Royal & Noble Export Yixing Antique

Yixing, China・Late Qing to Republic Era (Dragon Mark Fu Ji)

Curatorial Notes

A mirror-like luster crafted across cultures and centuries. Custom-made during the late Qing to early Republic era for Siamese (Thai) royalty and nobility, this exceptional "Water-Polished Zisha Overhead-Handle Teapot" bears the authentic square "Long Yin Fu Ji" (Dragon Mark of Fu Ji) stamped upon its base. 

Handcrafted from aged purple clay, the body was finished using the traditional Siamese water-polishing technique, creating a reflective, silky jade-like sheen. The finial, rim, lip, and spout tip are protected with finely fitted patinated brass mounts, secured with a shaped brass overhead handle and floral rivets. It stands as an iconic historical treasure of late imperial export ceramics.

Form & Spatial Aesthetics

• Siamese Water Polishing: Hand-polished with water and abrasives after firing, the smooth surface reveals natural mineral flecks beneath a soft, mirror-like antique patina.

• Brass Mounts & Overhead Handle: Fitted brass rims guard against wear while radiating royal dignity; the arched metal handle provides balanced handling for this large vessel.

• Grand Capacity & Fu Ji Seal: Measuring 11 cm in diameter, 15.5 cm in total height, and 8.5 cm in handle rise, the generous 950 C.C. capacity makes a commanding tea centerpiece; the stamped "Long Yin Fu Ji" mark on the base confirms its esteemed export provenance.

Specifications

• Craftsmanship: Hand-shaped Yixing purple clay / Traditional Siamese water polishing / Hand-fitted brass protective mounts and overhead handle / Base stamped with "Long Yin Fu Ji" dragon mark

• Period: Late Qing Dynasty to Early Republic of China (late 19th to early 20th century)

• Clay Material: Aged Purple Clay (Zini, water-polished surface)

• Configuration: Overhead-Handle Teapot x 1

• Dimensions: Body Diameter approx. 11 cm / Height approx. 15.5 cm (including lid) / Handle Height approx. 8.5 cm

• Capacity: Approx. 950 C.C.

• Recommended Teas: Aged Pu-erh, Aged Tieguanyin, Traditional Roasted Oolongs

  
  

Tea Master's Note:

A century of water polishing gleams softly beneath ancient brass rings.

The dragon mark recalls old trading routes across southern seas as boiling water summons ancient mountain mist.

Photos can be taken for confirmation before shipment.