[清本源 x Gohobi Gallery] Thin-Body Green Glazed Cup with Inner-Impressed Fish & Algae Motif – Flared Rim (88ml)

This thin-body green glazed cup brings vitality and auspicious meaning into everyday tea drinking, blending classical symbolism with a quietly expressive contemporary presence.

The fish-and-algae motif has long symbolised abundance, prosperity, and life in constant renewal. In this piece, the motif is paired with a vivid green glaze that serves as a backdrop of living energy. Each swimming fish and drifting strand of algae conveys a wish for a life filled with movement, growth, and unending fortune. When held and used, the cup feels as though these blessings rise gently with the tea, allowing traditional symbolism to flow naturally into modern daily rituals.

The green glaze is achieved through careful refinement of traditional firing methods, with repeated adjustments to glaze composition and kiln temperature. The result is a tone that appears clear and vibrant, like a deep natural pool, with a soft, fluid sheen reminiscent of spring water. Beneath the glaze, the fish-and-algae pattern is formed through inner-impressing techniques inspired by classical ceramic moulding. Rather than sitting on the surface, the imagery emerges subtly from within the porcelain body. When tea is poured, the patterns appear to awaken, as if fish were stirring through clear water, turning each use into an interactive visual experience.

The flared rim form draws from the elegant tea wares of the Song and Ming dynasties. This outward-opening lip softens the flow of tea, making each sip feel rounder and more refined on the palate. On the tea table, the cup offers a bright note of natural vitality. The fresh green glaze evokes living landscapes, while the animated fish-and-algae motif creates a sense of harmony between vessel, tea, and nature, transforming tea drinking into a quiet practice of aesthetic connection and renewal.

Diameter: 6.7 cm
Height: 3.7 cm
Capacity: 88 ml

This cup is well suited for gongfu tea sessions, especially for fragrant teas where warmth, movement, and clarity are best appreciated in smaller vessels. Its compact size and lively interior design invite attentive, unhurried use.

The listed price is for one cup. Each piece is individually handcrafted, and subtle variations in glaze tone, inner pattern, 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 carries life within its glaze—fresh, auspicious, and quietly poetic—offering a gentle reminder of abundance and vitality in everyday moments.