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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Moscow, September 23 /Xinhua/ — "Yixing ceramics combine all genres of Chinese art. This includes small sculpture, calligraphy, painting, and poetry. It also includes philosophy, of course," said Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.
On Monday, the diplomat presented her family collection of Chinese teapots at the Moscow Museum of Oriental Art. This unique collection was part of the exhibition "The Magic of Purple Clay: Yixing Zisha Pottery," dedicated to the centuries-old art of making teapots from Yixing clay in Jiangsu Province, eastern China.
Jiangsu Province has been a center of ceramic production for over 4,000 years. The distinctive style of Yixing teaware began to develop during the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and reached its peak during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.
"Why do I say it's philosophy? Because it's not just the emotional outburst of an artist who felt something and sculpted it. No, it's a profound knowledge of Chinese history, symbolism, and mythology, which is reflected in the teapot," explained M. Zakharova, emphasizing the uniqueness of each teapot.
She says her parents started collecting Chinese teapots when they were on a business trip to China in the 1980s. They acquired several teapots and realized that this wasn't just ceramics, but a vast genre connected to Chinese culture.
The exhibition features approximately 60 teapots from the M. Zakharova family collection. "We've showcased pieces that I consider to be works of art, not just tableware," she noted.
Here you can also see one of Grandma M. Zakharova's favorite teapots. "This teapot united us all—grandma, my parents, me, and our friends. Even after Grandma passed away, it still remained a special object in our lives. We remember her when we see this teapot. That's the magic," the diplomat shared.
Speaking about the phenomenon of Chinese Zisha ceramics, M. Zakharova emphasized that the Yixing teapot retains heat well, and the inner walls absorb and preserve the tea's aroma. Due to its porosity, the teapot not only retains the heat of the beverage but also enhances the flavor of each tea variety. It is believed that if you brew the same tea for many years, the teapot will release its aroma over time when boiling water is added.
"This teapot exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore China," says M. Zakharova. She hopes the exhibition will be of interest not only to specialists in Chinese culture but also to a wider audience.
The exhibition will be held at the Museum of the East from September 25 to November 9. –0–
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