Kitamura-style pure gold and gold-plated silver teapot

Author: Li Fuming, inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of silver forging techniques, produced by Dayatang.
Volume: Approximately 1100 ml Weight: Approximately 700 grams

Pure silver plated with gold sold outside of China

Made entirely of 24k pure gold and handcrafted from a single piece. This teapot features an extremely simple and minimalist design, with a spout formed from a single piece of molded metal, a handle woven from old vine, a gold base with a jade handle, and an understated yet elegant style.

The teapot is made of 24k pure gold, entirely handcrafted from a single piece. Except for the handle and lid, the rest of the body is made from a single piece of gold, without any welding. It is crafted entirely through meticulous hammering, undergoing 40 quenchings and 150,000 forgings – a complex and challenging process. The rounded parts, in particular, require tens of thousands of hammer blows to complete in one continuous motion. Although lacking intricate decorations, its simple and unadorned design, with its full shape and flowing lines, is pleasing to the eye and exudes a restrained beauty.

Shizuka Kitamura [1904-1976] was an important inheritor of Japanese intangible cultural heritage. Her works are characterized by their simplicity and elegance, with the body made from a single piece and the handle shaped like a bean pod.
Just as teapots created by Lu Siting are called "Siting teapots," teapots in the style of Gong Chun are respectfully named "Gong Chun" by later generations.
Due to Kitamura's status in the history of metalworking, works of this style are respectfully referred to as "Kitamura" pieces in the industry.
The exquisite craftsmanship of Chinese silverware is unprecedented, and its simple beauty and harmonious Eastern style are also admired by contemporary tea drinkers.