[清本源 x Gohobi Gallery] Thin-Body Green Glazed Chicken-Heart Cup with Inner-Impressed Ice Plum Window Design (110ml)

This thin-body green glazed chicken-heart cup is a refined embodiment of literati spirit, where symbolic patterning, architectural inspiration, and elegant form converge in quiet harmony.

The ice plum motif carries deep cultural meaning. Formed from crackle-like ice patterns interwoven with plum blossoms, it unites two enduring symbols. The ice crackle texture represents resilience and continuity, while the plum blossom, long revered as the “gentleman among flowers,” stands for purity, strength, and the ability to endure harsh conditions with grace. Together, they express a cultivated ideal cherished by scholars: steadfast character tempered by refined beauty.

The open-window design draws inspiration from the decorative lattice windows of Suzhou gardens. Through this opening, the inner-impressed ice plum pattern is partially revealed, much like viewing a painting through a garden window. This layered presentation introduces depth and visual rhythm, allowing the motif to appear and recede rather than declare itself fully. The effect is one of subtle allure—suggestive rather than explicit—embodying the poetic restraint often described as “half-hidden, half-revealed,” a hallmark of Jiangnan literati aesthetics.

The chicken-heart cup form is simple yet expressive, with a wide rim that narrows smoothly toward the base, creating a rounded, heart-like silhouette. This shape naturally concentrates aroma and flavour, making it well suited for tea tasting and attentive sipping. The thin porcelain body feels light and responsive in the hand, offering both comfort and balance. The fresh green glaze adds a natural clarity that complements the ice plum motif, enhancing the overall sense of calm vitality and visual freshness.

Diameter: 7.7 cm
Height: 5 cm
Capacity: 110 ml

The listed price is for one cup. Each piece is individually handcrafted, and subtle variations in glaze tone, translucency, and inner impression 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 where resilience and elegance quietly coexist—revealing its beauty through layers, windows, and time, and inviting each tea moment to unfold with clarity, depth, and poetic grace.