[清本源 x Gohobi Gallery] Thin-Body Sweet White Egg Cup with Inner-Impressed Wave Motif (80ml)

This thin-body sweet white porcelain egg cup is a quiet expression of purity, movement, and harmonious form, where classical glaze tradition meets subtle symbolic design.

The sweet white glaze traces its lineage to the Yongle period of the Ming dynasty, when this luminous white porcelain was first perfected. Qing Ben Yuan adopts this historic glaze for its clarity and softness, revealing a surface that feels clean and gentle, like refined sugar in tone and spirit. The glaze is warm rather than stark, with a delicate translucence that allows light to pass through the thin porcelain body, creating a visual and tactile sensation that is calm, balanced, and quietly comforting.

Inside the cup, a wave motif is formed through inner mould impressing. Emerging from within the porcelain rather than resting on the surface, the pattern appears subtle and composed. In traditional Chinese culture, wave motifs symbolise the vast power of nature as well as the idea of abundance and continuity. When tea is poured, the liquid activates the design, giving the impression of water in motion, as if gentle tides were flowing within the cup. This interaction adds a sense of rhythm and life, allowing cultural symbolism to unfold through use.

The egg cup form is compact and softly rounded, designed to sit comfortably in the hand. Its proportions follow ergonomic principles, offering a natural grip and ease of use. The simplicity of the form complements the purity of the sweet white glaze, allowing decoration and shape to exist in quiet balance. Together, they create a vessel that feels intimate and refined, encouraging attentive, unhurried tea moments.

Diameter: 6.7 cm
Height: 3.7 cm
Full capacity: 80 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 small and elegant tea cup—pure in glaze, fluid in meaning, and designed to bring calm continuity and gentle movement into everyday tea rituals.