Chinese Classic Purple Sand Clay Teapot with PBR materials 3D model

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Purple Sand Clay (also known as Yixing clay ) is a renowned type of clay hailing from China's esteemed Yixing region, where it has been intricately woven into Chinese pottery for over eight centuries, since the dawn of the Song dynasty in 960 AD. Its majestic wares were highly prized across 17th-century Europe, while the vibrant red and brown hues of the stoneware have long captivated connoisseurs of tea. Unrivaled among teaware materials due to its singular properties, Purple Sand Clay continues to bring out the sublime essence and nuances of every tea leaves. Hence, the stature of teawares crafted from Yixing clay has rivalled that of porcelain's prestige in China. This magnificent teapot draws inspiration from an antiquated masterpiece discovered in the grave of a Ming dynasty official from 1533 AD - undeniably the most ancient Yixing teapot unearthed to date.