Hi there, Found this snippet from a post back in 1998 from a Mr Lawrence Khoo...
"It is true that you can buy servicable Yixing teapots for between US$3 to US$10 in Temple street in HK. (BTW, the chinese call them zhisha [pronounced CHEE sha] teapots, meaning purple clay teapots). Don't look for the certificates of authenticity, they are fake, meant only for tourists. Almost all zhisha pots are made in Yixing anyway"
Just hoping some of your may be able to clarify..
Can I assume that these pots, while serviceable, are mass produced or poorly constructed? Would they actually be made of zhisha ? Assume the OP means the certificates are fake, cos to me, if a pot makes tea it's not really a fake - if you see what I mean ;-)
Why do I ask ? - pure curiosity - Temple Street markets are, I find, a good way to lose a few hours after a hard day schlepping through Hong Kong. It always amazes me what you can find for sale there.
Cheers Mal Oz