{"product_id":"saint-of-tea-lu-yu-handcrafted-masterpiece-sculpture-rare-mixed-zisha-clay-by-xun-shaohua","title":"\"Saint of Tea: Lu Yu\" | Handcrafted Masterpiece Sculpture | Rare Mixed Zisha Clay by Xun Shaohua","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 900px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; color: #555; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrient Cha Artist Series: \"Saint of Tea\" Lu Yu\u003c\/strong\u003e — A monumental tribute to the father of tea culture. Crafted in the Summer of 2021 (Xin Chou Year) by the esteemed master \u003cstrong\u003eXun Shaohua\u003c\/strong\u003e, this sculpture embodies the profound spirit of Lu Yu, the author of the world's first tea encyclopedia, \u003cem\u003e\"The Classic of Tea\"\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; color: #555; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8b4513; border-left: 4px solid #8b4513; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003eTechnical Mastery \u0026amp; Soulful Expression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fdfaf5; padding: 25px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 35px; border: 1px solid #eee1cc;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #5d2e0a;\"\u003eDual-Clay Innovation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This piece utilizes a rare combination of \u003cstrong\u003ePurple Clay (Zi Ni) and Azure Duan Clay (Qing Duan)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Balancing the different shrinkage rates of two clays during firing is an immense technical challenge, resulting in an extremely low success rate and high collectible value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #5d2e0a;\"\u003eVivid Presence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lu Yu is depicted in a state of deep meditation, holding a tea cup with a dignified and serene expression. Beside him rests a miniature Yixing teapot, exquisitely detailed and charming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #5d2e0a;\"\u003eDynamic Textures:\u003c\/strong\u003e The intricate folds of his robes flow like rolling waves, showcasing the inner tension and masterful hand-carving skills of the artist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #5d2e0a;\"\u003eSpiritual Atmosphere:\u003c\/strong\u003e Placing this sculpture in your tea room evokes a sense of history and deepens the meditative experience of every brew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px; border: 1px solid #eee; padding: 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #8b4513; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eArtist: Xun Shaohua (荀少华)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eMaster-level handcrafted original work created in Summer 2021.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px; border: 1px solid #eee; padding: 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #8b4513; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eLength 25cm | Width 13cm | Height 22cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold; width: 35%;\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSaint of Tea: Lu Yu (茶圣陆羽)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eClay Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMixed Zi Ni \u0026amp; Qing Duan Clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eExtremely High (Low Firing Yield \/ Collector Grade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 20px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #8b4513; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e\"A single vessel gains fame only for tea; the lingering fragrance welcomes every guest.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1158291572?h=1f510fdf94\" title=\"vimeo-player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"orientcha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47576921702557,"sku":"OC-ZSN-LY-XSH-25","price":659.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/6291\/1901\/files\/P1_a28a0e74-d009-4355-b1f3-1f1c5ebe21c3.jpg?v=1768797531","url":"https:\/\/orientcha.com\/products\/saint-of-tea-lu-yu-handcrafted-masterpiece-sculpture-rare-mixed-zisha-clay-by-xun-shaohua","provider":"orientcha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}