Yixing Zisha (purple clay) unites material science, handcraft precision, and cultural symbolism. Among contemporary heirs of this tradition, Master Lü Junjie stands out for combining classical structure with modern imagination. In September 2025, his solo show “Junjie Lv (Singapore) Purple Clay Art Exhibition 2025” opened at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, presenting 40+ original works and attracting collectors, diplomats, and media attention.宜兴市人民政府+2zh.marinabaysands.com+2
The Ingenious Zisha Structure—Body, Spout, Lid & the Bell Knob
A classic Yixing teapot is an elegant “architecture” composed of a well-proportioned body, a precisely angled spout, and a snug lid crowned by a bell-shaped knob. The bell knob (zhong-niu) is not merely decorative; it centers the composition, offers tactile grip, and alludes to resonance and order—echoing the ceremonial bell that summons attention. Master Lü translates these principles into both teapots and tea pets, ensuring seamless joints, fluid curves, and structural balance that you can feel the moment you hold or “raise” the piece with tea.
Pulao—Auspicious Dragon Child for “Wàn Shì Rúyì”
In Chinese lore the dragon has nine sons; Pulao loves to roar and is carved atop bells to amplify sound, symbolizing protection, courage, and far-reaching blessings. On the tea table, a Pulao tea pet becomes a ritual companion that quietly invites “wàn shì rúyì”—Everything goes as you wish. Each pour nourishes the clay, building a warm patina and a sense of guardianship over your tea session.
Master Lü in Singapore—Tradition Meets Global Stage
The Singapore exhibition underscored how Zisha speaks across cultures: meticulous hand-building, ore-true clays from Yixing, and forms that breathe with restraint and vitality. Reports note the 40+ works on display and the setting at Marina Bay Sands, highlighting the show as a cultural bridge between Chinese intangible heritage and international audiences.
Why a Zisha Tea Pet Belongs on Your Tray
Bring the Blessing Home
We offer Master Lü Junjie’s Pulao tea pet exclusively on our independent site. Authentic Yixing clay, hand-crafted by the master, limited in number—an ideal companion that channels the dragon child’s roar into serenity, protection, and good fortune for all you wish.
For more on the Singapore showcase and venue details, see recent coverage and listings.联合早报+2宜兴市人民政府+2vv
Lü Junjie is the first Chinese artist to be awarded the Olympic Coubertin Medal. Recognized as a China Master of Arts and Crafts and a China Ceramic Art Master, he is also a recipient of the Shanhua Award—the highest honor in Chinese folk art—and has been designated as a Master Artisan of Intangible Cultural Heritage in traditional crafts. His achievements have earned him widespread acclaim at both the international and national levels.
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Bill Clinton collects “Fruitful Harvest” by Master Junjie.