{"product_id":"hubei-agate-double-teapot-red-cream-bird","title":"Hubei Agate Teapot With Bird Lid | Birds And Blossum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHubei Agate is prized for the remarkable natural variation found within individual pieces, including changing colour, translucency, banding and unusual mineral formations. This Hubei Agate double teapot is distinguished by warm reddish-brown and burnt orange areas, smoky translucent sections and a contrasting cream base containing delicate feathery, crystalline-looking natural formations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe carving consists of two individual teapots designed to sit together as one composition. The smaller upper teapot can be lifted away from the larger piece and has its own removable lid topped with a carved bird. Flowers, leaves and branches decorate the teapots, while the natural patterns within the Agate have been incorporated into the design. A highly unusual example of Chinese Hubei Agate carving for collectors of Agate, decorative teapots and detailed stone craftsmanship. 🫖🫖🐦✨\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚖️ Weight: 286gms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Size: 7.5cm x 6.1cm x 8cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌎 Source: Hubei, China\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔮 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgate: The Tapestry Stone of Universal Harmony \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🤍 All Chakras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother of our extraordinary double teapots from the same Hubei Agate vendor, and this one shows just how completely different two carvings from the same style can be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved from Hubei Agate, this piece is made up of two individual teapots stacked together, with the smaller upper teapot sitting neatly within the opening of the larger one below. Lift the upper teapot away and the opening of the lower teapot is revealed. The smaller teapot then has its own removable lid, finished with a beautifully carved little bird perched on top. 🐦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe amount of work in these still amazes us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular piece has a beautiful combination of warm reddish brown, burnt orange, smoky grey and softer cream tones. The upper teapot is predominantly a rich warm red, with flowers carved around its body and natural variations moving through the stone. Even the little bird on top has been positioned within a contrasting section of the Agate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower teapot is where the material becomes especially interesting. Deep reddish and smoky translucent Agate flows across the upper areas, while a large pale section runs around the base. Within this lighter area are beautiful feathery, almost crystalline-looking formations that create an incredible contrast against the polished darker Agate surrounding them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers, leaves and branches have been carved across the body, while the curved handle and spout have been incorporated into the natural colour changes of the stone. There is so much depth when the light hits it, particularly through the red-orange translucent areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHubei Agate is known for its wonderful natural variation, and carvings like this show exactly why we were so fascinated by this vendor's work. Rather than selecting completely uniform material, the carver has allowed the different colours, patterns and formations within the stone to become part of the finished design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeapots have a long cultural connection with hospitality, gathering and sharing time together in China. Here, that symbolism feels particularly fitting. Two teapots have literally been brought together as one piece, topped by a tiny bird and surrounded by flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after spending hours at this vendor's very small table, apparently Niome and I didn't simply become crystal teapot people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe became double crystal teapot people. 🤣🫖🫖🐦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Crystal Heart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67697145413856,"sku":null,"price":484.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/0871\/9000\/files\/HubeiAgateTeapotWithBirdLidBirdsAndBlossum1_b013f6a9-ca1c-458b-9415-12b52ef07929.jpg?v=1790919937","url":"https:\/\/divinecrystalheart.com.au\/products\/hubei-agate-double-teapot-red-cream-bird","provider":"Divine Crystal Heart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}