The production technology of Yixing purple sand pottery originated in the Song and Yuan Dynasties. It matured in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 600 years. It is made of a special purple clay with a special aggregate structure and a double-hole structure, and is made of hundreds of tools.

With the passage of time and the development of ceramic technology, a unique red pottery appeared in Yixing, which was later purple sand pottery. Now, Zisha pottery has become a traditional craft in Yixing and an important folk art culture in China, enjoying a high reputation.

Zisha pottery is one of the traditional pottery in Yixing City, Jiangsu Province, China. Yixing, located in the Yangtze River valley, has a superior geographical environment and is known as the "Tao Dou". Zisha pottery originated in Jiajing period of Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 500 years. Zisha pottery is loved by people for its unique artistic expression and practical value.

Zisha pottery has the following functions:

1, practical value: Zisha pottery has excellent heat insulation, air permeability and antibacterial properties, and is suitable for daily use such as making tea and drinking tea.

2. Art appreciation: Zisha pottery has gained a wide range of artistic appreciation value with its exquisite craftsmanship, innovative modeling and rich cultural connotation, and has become the favorite object of art lovers and collectors at home and abroad.

3. Cultural inheritance: Zisha pottery, with its long history and unique regional culture, has become an important part of traditional ceramic culture in China, and it is also one of the important inheritance forms of China culture going global.

4. Eco-environmental protection: Zisha pottery does not use chemicals and heavy metals in the production process, but also has the characteristics of renewable and degradable environmental protection, so it has attracted the attention and admiration of eco-environmental experts and enthusiasts.

Extended data

Zisha pottery is a traditional handicraft, mainly made of Yixing's unique purple sand, which has unique artistic effect and practical value. Zisha pottery is light, delicate in texture, full of natural feeling, diverse in style and variety, including teapots, cups, vases and sculptures.

The production technology of purple sand pottery is very complicated, which requires the creator to have superb ceramic technology and artistic accomplishment, including techniques, modeling, proportion, color, decorative design and so on. Therefore, the production of purple sand pottery requires high skill and creativity. The collection and appreciation of purple sand pottery has always been highly valued and regarded as one of the most valuable cultural works of art.