[清本源 x Gohobi Gallery] Cherry-Red Glazed Cup with Inner-Impressed Ray Motif – Small Flared Rim Form (50ml)

This small flared-rim cup is a vivid yet composed expression of colour, form, and symbolic warmth, where classical tea-ware proportions meet the quiet drama of a refined red glaze.

The form follows the lineage of Song and Yuan dynasty tea cups, with a gently flared rim that opens like a lotus petal at ease. The curve draws inward smoothly toward the foot, creating a silhouette that fits naturally into the palm. When tea is poured, the motion feels fluid and unbroken, as the cherry-red glaze catches the light like drifting clouds of warm crimson.

The surface is finished in a cherry-red colour glaze, rich yet restrained. Red has long carried auspicious meaning in Chinese culture, symbolising joy, vitality, and good fortune. Here, the tone is neither loud nor heavy, but luminous and contained, offering warmth without excess. As the tea moves within the cup, the glaze appears to deepen and soften, creating subtle shifts reminiscent of sunset light passing through porcelain.

Beneath the glaze, a ray motif is formed through inner mould impressing. Emerging quietly from within the porcelain body, the pattern reveals itself gradually through light and liquid, adding a layer of hidden depth. The ray, moving calmly through water, evokes fluidity, adaptability, and quiet strength, reinforcing the cup’s gentle yet grounded presence.

This cup is presented with care, often accompanied by a handwritten tasting card, making it suitable both for personal contemplation and as a meaningful gift. It sits naturally on a scholar’s desk beside books and music, yet is equally fitting for celebratory moments such as weddings, new homes, or exchanges between close friends. In the hand, the warmth of the red glaze brings an immediate sense of intimacy, allowing a small tea vessel to transform the atmosphere of the entire tea table.

Diameter: 6.9 cm
Height: 3.9 cm
Capacity: 50 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 yet resonant tea cup—where cherry-red warmth gathers in the palm, and a quiet universe unfolds within a single pour.