Brief note on identification: the name "铜锈秦权壶" is ambiguous—literally “Copper‑patina Qin‑quan Teapot.” The element "秦权" most commonly evokes Qin‑dynasty bronze weights or balance‑weights (quan) as a decorative or formal source of inspiration, rather than a single, well‑documented teapot type. Because the precise archetype isn’t firmly established, the description below gives a safe, general context and interpretation.

Description (history and shape):
This teapot combines two influences: the ancient bronze‑casting tradition associated with the Qin (3rd century BCE) and a later tea‑ware aesthetic. Bronze weights and small ritual bronzes from the Qin–Han era provided geometric, compact forms and restrained ornament that have been borrowed by later artisans. Separately, the Chinese teapot as a distinct vessel developed much later (notably Yixing stoneware from the Ming/Qing periods) and often absorbed classical metal and ceramic shapes.

“铜锈” (copper patina) indicates either genuine copper/bronze with an aged surface or a surface treatment imitating that aged patina—valued for its antique appearance. Expect a low, solid profile referencing small ancient bronzes: a compact, rounded or slightly flattened body, short spout, and a balanced handle; ornamentation is likely minimal, emphasizing form and patina rather than elaborate carving. Such pieces read as both functional tea‑ware and historically minded decorative objects.
Wood-fired handmade Yixing teapot made from Duanni clay sourced from the original Huanglongshan mine. Xu Shun Wei.