Lotus Little Xi Shi yixing clay woodfired teapot # 95620The name "" (Lotus Little Xishi) appears to describe a small Xishi style teapot () combined with lotus () decoration or petal modeling. Xishi type teapots are a classic form in the Yixing zisha tradition: the shape was established in the late Mingearly Qing periods and has been continuously adapted since. The Xishi name evokes grace and femininity, and the form became popular for its elegant, compact silhouette and refined proportions. In practice, a