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Yixing Purple Sand Pot

The following are some of the common Yixing Zisha pot types:

1. Fenzhou pots: the shape resembles a military pot, suitable for men.

2. Sand-fleshed pots: the body of the pot is in the shape of a hemisphere, while the grains of sand on the lid seem to be the effect of withered landscapes.

3. Guanyin Hand Pots: The pots are long and shaped, with the "Guanyin Hand" carved underneath, making them comfortable and stable for women.

4. Zhang Sheng Tie Di Pot: The pot is short and thick, with a large angled spout that looks like a fishing rod.

5. Hundred Tricks Gourd Pot: The pot body seems to be a gourd-shaped vessel, with numerous small holes in the body, as if countless water droplets emerge when the hot water flows out.

6. Cyanotype Zisha Pot: The outer layer of the pot is decorated with cyanotype porcelain, and the inner layer is the body of the Zisha pot, which is both ancient and modern.

7. Gourd pot: the shape seems to be a gourd-shaped vessel, and there is a small gourd on the lid, feeling a little childish.

8. Wigwam Pot: the pot is decorated with stones as if it were a small wigwam, which has a kind of atmosphere of the ancient town of Jiangnan.

9. Dragon and phoenix pots: pots with dragons, phoenixes, butterflies and other animal decorations, looks noble and gorgeous.

10. Oolong pots: the shape is suitable for brewing oolong tea, starting with a special angle of the pot mouth upward and the lid downward.

These are just a few, there are many different shapes and styles, each with a unique personality and beauty.