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Imperial Peking Cloisonné Teapot – 24K Gold-Body Miniature Masterpiece

Imperial Peking Cloisonné Teapot – 24K Gold-Body Miniature Masterpiece

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This cloisonné teapot embodies six centuries of Beijing imperial craftsmanship in a functional art piece. Handcrafted using 24K gold-body filigree enamel techniques:

  • Three-dimensional peony motifs with 0.2mm gold wire outlining
  • Seven-layer enamel application in imperial yellow, peacock blue, and ruby red gradients
  • Functional spout and handle with ergonomic balance
  • Hidden strainer holes (0.6mm diameter) for actual tea brewing

The 500-Hour Creation Process:

  1. Gold sheet hammering (1.2mm thickness) into spherical form
  2. Micro-wire inlay (18K gold/0.2mm) for 32 floral compartments
  3. Mineral pigment layering (9 firings at 800°C)
  4. Diamond-dust polishing for mirror-like luster
  5. Food-safe lacquer sealing for tea compatibility

Technical Mastery:
• Holds 50ml (1.7oz) of liquid – perfect for gongfu tea ceremonies
• Weighted base prevents tipping (3.8oz total weight)
• Comes with silk-lined paulownia wood collector's case
• Includes certificate of authenticity with artisan signature

Let this sip-sized treasure transform your tea rituals into imperial moments – where every pour celebrates six generations of craftsmanship.

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Lin Mei, a Beijing-born enamel artisan, has spent 18 years mastering the 1,200-year-old cloisonné technique. Her specialty? Translating nature’s fleeting beauty—a dragonfly’s wing, a peony’s blush—into eternal patterns trapped between translucent enamel layers.
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