God of Wealth Offering Spring yixing clay woodfired teapot # 95613

"Caishen Gongchun Hu" combines an auspicious subject (Caishen, the traditional Chinese God of Wealth) with the classic Gongchun teapot form. The Gongchun (供春) model is a well-known Yixing teapot type with roots in the historic tradition of Jiangsu's Zisha (purple clay) ware; its exact originator is not certain, but examples and variants have been produced and refined since the Ming and Qing periods. Over centuries the shape became prized for its balance of simple elegance and practical brewing performance. The Gongchun shape is usually compact and low-profile, with a gently rounded or slightly flattened body, a short, straight spout, and a modest lid with a small knop — overall restrained, symmetrical lines that emphasize poise and hand comfort. In a "Caishen Gongchun Hu," the body or lid is decorated with imagery or applied modeling of Caishen and related auspicious motifs, making the piece both a functional teapot and a festive, gift-worthy object. If the exact maker, clay type, or date of this specific pot is unknown, it is safest to describe it in the broader context of Yixing Gongchun teapots and traditional decorative themes celebrating prosperity. Wood-fired handmade Yixing teapot made from Duanni clay sourced from the original Huanglongshan mine. Xu Shun Wei.