Shi Dabin's purple clay pot can be called a treasure of Chinese craftsmanship, and its unique temperament and simple style have long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. His pot is not an ordinary vessel, but a perfect combination of practicality and beauty, as if it is a blend of nature and human wisdom. In the world of purple clay pots, Shi Dabin's works are unique and are known as one of the "three great pots", which is well deserved.
As Shi Dabin's masterpiece, the production of the "big beam pot" is exquisite, which is breathtaking. The pot tire is solid, the hue is deep purple, like the bright stars in the night sky, and the cytoplasm is bright and moist, like the lotus leaf moistened by the morning dew. Its shape is thick and steady, stretching and generous, like a wise man, calm and graceful.
This pot is based on a round tone, with a spherical body and a rounded handle, which not only has the beauty of staggering, but also has the rhyme of blocking, making the three-dimensional sense of the pot shape jump out. Viewed from above, the flat small round lid overlaps the contour line of the large flat bottom, and the lid button is located in the center of the concentric circle, which shows the mastery of pot making. The local structure of the pot body and the distinctive ridge line complement each other, and the rigidity and softness complement each other.
The six-edged spout, handle, lid and knob are in stark contrast with the round body, and the virtual space formed by the handle contrasts with the entity of the body, which not only enhances the artistic effect, but also makes the whole work full of vitality. The turning of the lid is like the finishing touch, making the whole work more perfect.
This pot has both the overall momentum and the delicacy of the details. The outside of the lid of the pot is engraved with the word "Dabin" in italics, and the square seal of "Tianxiang Pavilion" in the side of the Yang Wen seal adds a bit of the charm of the literati. According to Li Jingkang, Dabin's works have never been signed and sealed, which shows the preciousness and uniqueness of this pot.
In short, Shi Dabin's "Teapot with a Beam" is not only a practical work of art, but also a treasure that inherits Chinese culture. With its refined temperament, simple style and exquisite craftsmanship, it has won the praise of the world and has become the leader in the purple clay pot.