石瓢
Term · Clay and pot shapes
Shipiao pot
Literal meaning
stone ladle
Definition#
A classic triangular-profile teapot shape with straight spout and arched handle. Its wide base and low centre of gravity suit strip-shaped oolongs and pu'er; many sub-variants exist (e.g. 子冶石瓢).
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | Shipiao pot pinyin |
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| Deutsch | Shipiao-Kanne pinyin |
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| Русский | чайник Шипяо pinyin |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字繁體字 | 石瓢 | |
| 日本語 | 石瓢壺 |
Common confusions#
- The Guanfu Museum notes that the shape was first written 石铫 (stone kettle, diào) and renamed 石瓢 (stone gourd-ladle) on Gu Jingzhou's argument; older texts may therefore write 石铫.