"Nine-Five Supreme" Zisha Teapot — Crafted by Master Geng Chunfu

This masterpiece took three years to complete, taking the number "nine" as its creative core. In traditional Chinese culture, "nine" is the ultimate Yang number, symbolizing supreme nobility and royal dignity, hence the imperial throne is often referred to as the "Honored Position of Nine-Five."
The piece exhibits a dignified and magnificent form with smooth, natural fluid lines. The double-curved spout and the "nine"-shaped handle form a harmonious, symmetrical balance. A delicate "nine"-shaped knob tops the vessel, seamlessly blending into the overall design. Most remarkably, the body features fully openwork (hollow-carved) Zisha craftsmanship—an extraordinarily rare feat in the realm of Yixing clay art. With its body, knob, handle, and spout standing in flawless order and harmony, the piece demonstrates immense design complexity and structural precision, holding high artistic and aesthetic value.