The shapes of purple clay teapots are varied, and there are many smaller categories under one big teapot category. Each craftsman has a different style and interpretation of the shape when making the teapot. In addition to the function of making tea, the purple clay teapot also adds a lot of attractions. However, as there are more and more types of pots, there will inevitably be confusion. Today, we will distinguish the Ziye stone ladle and the Jingzhou stone ladle among the stone ladle pots from several aspects.

Pot body

The overall characteristic of stone ladles lies in the geometric combination of triangles. Triangular geometric elements can be seen on the pot body, handle, spout or knob. Therefore, after so many years, the stone ladle teapot can still become the favorite of purple clay teapot users.

The cross-section of the Ziye stone ladle's body is in the shape of a relatively standard triangle, with relatively clear lines and angles. The spout is small in size and is a standard "narrow at the top and wide at the bottom" shape, so the slope of the entire pot will be More obvious creates a clear and concise feeling. As for the Jingzhou stone ladle, the overall pot-shaped lines are relatively rounded and soft, and the cross-section is also a relatively full cone; the mouth of the pot is larger, and the slope and bottom are curved, which implements the overall style.

(The lines of the Ziye stone ladle [top] are more distinct; the Jingzhou stone ladle [bottom] is softer.)

Pot handle

One thing that the two types of stone ladles have in common is that the handle should be in a straight line horizontally with the spout, and the point of the knob together with the handle should form a triangle. Therefore, the stone ladle teapot pays attention to symmetry and balance.

The handle of the Ziye stone ladle emphasizes the angle. Viewed from the horizontal line, you can see that the handle has relatively clear lines and forms a relatively obvious triangle with the body of the pot. The thickness of the handle is standard and will not interfere with the body of the pot. Unbalanced; while Jingzhou Shilao focuses on smoothness, the lines are not as tough as Ziye Shilao, and the triangle formed with the pot body is not so obvious. In order to match the pot body, the pot handle is also made thicker, balancing the overall smooth feeling.

(The Ziye stone ladle [top] has a standard handle; the Jingzhou stone ladle [bottom] has a thicker handle.)

The bottom of the pot

The triangular element is not only displayed on the body of the pot, but also on the bottom of the pot. The three legs at the bottom of both types of stone ladles are in the shape of an equilateral triangle, which must be balanced and unbiased to make the whole thing unified. And under this common point, Ziye Shilao Shilao and Jingzhou Shilao also have their own characteristics.

The bottom of the Ziye stone ladle is flat, and the line connecting the slope with the pot is relatively neat. The height of the foot is slightly lower, so more attention is paid to whether the joint position between the bottom and the foot is smooth; the bottom of the Jingzhou stone ladle has It has a slight curvature and a smooth boundary with the slope. The shape of the three-point pot foot is similar to a Go piece, so it is called "Go foot". The height of the pot foot is slightly higher, so it is clearer and neater.

(The bottom of the Ziye stone ladle is flat, while the bottom of the Jingzhou stone ladle is slightly curved.)

Summarizing the differences in the above points, it is not difficult to find that the Ziye stone ladle overall emphasizes neat lines, which are relatively straight and clear; while the Jingzhou stone ladle focuses on the overall roundness and is not as standard as the Ziye stone ladle. Instead, it adds a softer flavor. Therefore, when appreciating these two kinds of purple clay teapots, you can also start with their pot shapes to appreciate the unique charm of the two.

 

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