[清本源 x Gohobi Gallery] Cup with Inner-Impressed Willow Leaf Motif and Alun-Red “Twin Geese Among Reeds” Design (80ml)

This porcelain cup presents a gentle and lyrical scene drawn from classical imagery, where harmony, companionship, and quiet contentment are expressed through restrained form and thoughtful decoration.

On the exterior, the “twin geese among reeds” motif is rendered in alun-red enamel. One goose stands alert among the reeds while the other rests nearby, their postures calm and unhurried. In literary and artistic traditions, paired geese are often used to symbolise loyalty, purity, and enduring affection. Set within a reed-filled landscape, the image conveys a sense of mutual presence and ease, suggesting a life lived in balance and companionship.

The reeds sway softly around the geese, framing the scene with natural rhythm. This tranquil setting evokes an ideal of harmonious living, where movement and stillness coexist. The composition invites reflection on simple happiness and shared calm, stirring a quiet longing for a life marked by peace and emotional closeness.

Inside the cup, a willow leaf motif is formed through inner mould impressing beneath the glaze. Emerging gently from within the porcelain body, the willow’s graceful flexibility complements the exterior imagery. Together, the inner and outer designs create a layered visual dialogue, uniting softness, harmony, and resilience without excess or overt display.

The cup’s form is compact and balanced, offering a comfortable grip well suited for gongfu tea practice. Its scale encourages mindful sipping, allowing the drinker to linger with both the tea and the imagery.

Diameter: 7.7 cm
Height: 3.9 cm
Capacity: 80 ml

The listed price is for one cup. Each piece is individually handcrafted, and subtle variations in enamel tone, inner impression, and form are part of its unique character. Customers are welcome to request a private video viewing for a closer look. Orders are shipped using reused or recycled packaging wherever possible.

A tea cup that captures the quiet poetry of companionship—where twin geese rest among reeds, and each sip carries a wish for harmony, affection, and a gently fulfilling life.