Shede 舍得 240ml

Category: Original Designed Style/Middle Size/Artistic

Length: 12.3cm  Height: 7.5cm 

Diameter of Opening: 5.2cm  Volume: ~240ml

Material: High Grade Zini Clay

Artist: Xu Haojun (Registered Senior Craft Artist)

Packaging: Gift Box, Handwritten certificate with seal and signature.

"Shede" is a key concept in Chinese philosophy, rooted in both Buddhist and Daoist thought, which makes it difficult to find an exact equivalent in English. It highlights the wisdom of balancing gain and loss, specifically that one must first learn to let go or give up something before truly gaining. "She" signifies the act of letting go, sacrificing, or releasing, while "De" represents the rewards, achievements, or gains that follow. This concept embodies a dialectical understanding of life.

The teapot features a compact, cohesive design, with its smooth, unified form symbolizing the artisan's interpretation of "Shede." The words "舍得" are carved on the teapot, along with related philosophical phrases, expressing a deep reflection on wisdom and balance.