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- During the reign of Kangxi (1662-1722), enamel painting on Yixing teapots was introduced. Also at this time, glazes in imitation of the Song dynasty Ge, Guan and Jun (No. v) glaze types as well as a robin�s egg glaze were applied on Yixing stonewares. During the eighteenth century, Yixing wares were sometimes cov�ered with lacquer, and by the early nineteenth century many were encased in pewter with incised calligraphic and painting designs, and further embellished with jade handles, knobs and spouts (Nos. x and xi). A few were even encased in brass and aluminum. Other techniques for Yixing decoration include relief carv�ing, sgraffito, openwork, and painting in slip. By the late nineteenth century there were a number of potters making products imitating tree trunks (No. 54). Some teapots, which were exported to Bangkok, Thailand, were further embellished or polished to a glassy sheen.
During the late part of the nineteenth century, a sieve with a number of small holes was made of the same clay and placed in the hole where the vessel joined the spout. This sieve served to catch the tea leaves. This feature has helped immensely with the dating of Yixing teapots. Prior to the late nineteenth century, there was a single hole from the vessel to the spout. However, there is an exception to this rule. The pewter encased Yixing teapots of the early nineteenth century also had sieves.
Besides teapots, there are a wide range of other artifacts made at the Yixing kilns. These include objects for the scholar�s table, cups, dishes, bowls, vases, flower and bonsai pots, snuff bottles, sculptures and water droppers.
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