How to distinguish the authenticity of purple clay teapots

Zisha teapots are the favorite of many tea connoisseurs because the tea brewed in them has a clear color and pure fragrance. However, Zisha teapots are made of extremely rare five-color sand. Their production is very small and they are very valuable. Under this background, fake Zisha teapots are produced. So how can we distinguish the authenticity of Zisha teapots? I will teach you a few tips in a moment.

1. Look at the type of device

When distinguishing the authenticity of a purple clay teapot, one must carefully observe the shape of the teapot. The shapes of purple clay teapots vary in different periods, especially the works of some famous artists, which are even more unique. If someone wants to imitate them, it is difficult to succeed. Therefore, when people buy purple clay teapots, they must have a comprehensive understanding of the characteristics of purple clay teapots over the years and not buy them blindly.

2. Look at the texture

The texture of a genuine purple clay teapot is relatively good. Not only are the particles uniform and the luster is round, but the body is firm and heavy. In addition, the material of a genuine purple clay teapot is also very particular. In different periods, people used different clay materials. For example, Tianqing clay appeared in the late Qing Dynasty. If a purple clay teapot sold on the market claims to be Tianqing clay, but it was produced in the Ming Dynasty, then this purple clay teapot must be a fake.

3. Look at the patina

The patina on the surface of a purple clay teapot is also an important way for people to distinguish its authenticity. Only those old ones that have been used for a long time will form a natural luster on the surface. This is the brilliance that slowly seeps out after being nourished by the tea soup for a long time. In other words, only those purple clay teapots with a patina are of high quality.

4. Seal and inscription

When distinguishing the authenticity of purple clay teapots, you can also look at the seals and inscriptions on the teapot. Sometimes the teapot looks very old, but it is a new model. These are all imitations. Its production year does not match the seals and inscriptions on the teapot. In addition, when distinguishing the authenticity of purple clay teapots, people can also use prices to distinguish them. Judging from the rarity of purple clay teapots nowadays, the ones with low prices are definitely not authentic.