Cinnabar Clay Bamboo-Tripod Teapot

The Bamboo-Tripod  form is a celebrated classic, though its origins are shrouded in history. It was Fan Dasheng who, during the Guangxu era of the Qing dynasty, first created the “Square Silver‑Corner Bamboo‑Tripod” teapot. That piece, engraved by Chen Shaoting with the couplet “Sweeping snow to clear a pine path, channeling a stream through the bamboo grove”, won a Gold Medal at the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition. Chen Shaoting was a disciple of Lu Lanfang and the senior apprentice of Ren Ganting—a bond of brotherly care that shaped Ren’s later artistry. In the 1920s, Fan Dasheng’s son Fan Qingren further developed the form into the “Hexagonal Bamboo‑Tripod.” Thus, the Bamboo‑Tripod lineage is widely attributed to the Fan family.

• ▸ Historic accolade Fan Dasheng’s original Bamboo‑Tripod won international acclaim at the 1915 Panama Expo—a testament to its timeless elegance.
• ▸ Poetic inscription “Sweeping snow to clear a pine path, channeling a stream through the bamboo grove” evokes the scholar’s quiet communion with nature.
• ▸ Bamboo-inspired design The one‑curve spout mimics a bamboo whip; the handle takes the form of a slender bamboo stem. A cut‑lid with a bamboo‑joint bridge knob and a dish‑shaped base complete the refined silhouette.
• ▸ Cinnabar Clay character Fired to a warm, chestnut‑red hue, the dense clay reveals a subtle pear‑skin texture. It locks in heat and concentrates aroma—ideal for oolong, rock tea, and dancong.
• ▸ Everyday practicality At 110 cc, this pot suits solitary contemplation or intimate sharing. A recommended 5g tea dose balances strength and fragrance. Whether displayed as a centerpiece or used daily, it radiates quiet refinement.