The Legendary Dragon is a Yixing purple clay (Zisha) teapot carved with a dragon coiled around the body, its scales, talons and whiskers worked in relief. Zisha clay is porous and mineral-rich, and fans of Yixing say it takes on the character of the tea brewed in it over time. It is a display piece as much as a brewing vessel, so it suits drinkers who want one pot for one kind of tea and like a carved, sculptural look. Against plain Yixing pots it trades clean lines for heavy ornament, and the carving makes it harder to wipe clean than a smooth body.
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Rated 4.1 out of 5 across 45 ratings, so most buyers are positive but not unanimous. Owners respond to the carving and the clay; the lower marks point to the ornament and upkeep.
The Legendary Dragon is a teapot made of Yixing purple clay (Zisha). A Chinese dragon coils around the body of the pot. Its scales, talons, expression and flowing whiskers are carved in detail.
Yixing purple clay is porous and rich in minerals. Over time, with continued use, it enhances the flavor of the tea. The piece works as a teapot and also serves as a decorative work of art.