{"product_id":"清本源-x-gohobi-gallery-light-blue-white-chicken-cup-with-inner-impressed-willow-leaf-motif-chenghua-inspired-design-80ml","title":"[清本源 x Gohobi Gallery] Light Blue \u0026 White Chicken Cup with Inner-Impressed Willow Leaf Motif – Chenghua-Inspired Design (80ml)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eThis light blue-and-white chicken cup pays homage to one of the most celebrated forms in Chinese ceramic history, reinterpreting the elegance of the Chenghua-era chicken cup through restrained brushwork and contemporary refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eThe chicken cup first emerged during the Chenghua period of the Ming dynasty as a doucai porcelain renowned for its artistic sophistication and historical significance. In the early Qing dynasty, particularly during the Kangxi and Yongzheng reigns, the tradition of recreating Chenghua chicken cups flourished. Among these, the lightly rendered blue-and-white style stood out for its purity, calm presence, and understated beauty, offering a fresh and unadorned aesthetic that continues to resonate today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eOn the exterior, the cup is painted with chicken motifs executed in a soft, delicate cobalt tone. Peonies, orchids, and ornamental rocks divide the composition into two narrative scenes. In one, a proud rooster stands upright while a hen and two chicks peck at a centipede. In the other, a rooster lifts its neck in song as a hen and three chicks gather nearby, similarly engaged in feeding. The scenes are lively yet balanced, capturing moments of rural life filled with warmth, movement, and quiet humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eThe imagery reflects themes of protection, vitality, and family continuity. The rooster’s vigilance and the communal activity of the hens and chicks suggest harmony and care within the natural order, while the gentle rendering keeps the scene approachable and human in spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eInside the cup, a willow leaf motif is subtly inner-impressed beneath the glaze. Emerging softly from within the porcelain body, the pattern adds an additional layer of quiet symbolism, introducing a sense of grace and flexibility that complements the lively exterior scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eThe cup’s form follows the classic chicken cup silhouette, compact and well balanced, ideal for gongfu tea drinking. Its proportions encourage mindful handling, allowing both tea and imagery to be appreciated in calm succession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eDiameter: 7.8 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003eHeight: 3.8 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eCapacity: 80 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2713\"\u003eThe listed price is for one cup. Each piece is individually handcrafted, and subtle variations in cobalt tone, inner impression, and brushwork 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2869\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA tea cup rooted in ceramic history—light in colour, rich in narrative, and designed to bring quiet vitality and timeless charm into everyday tea moments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gohobi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56964958814582,"sku":"0625GG-QW-TC-379","price":368.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2795\/5607\/files\/13411328603840655.jpg?v=1766865325","url":"https:\/\/www.gohobi.co.uk\/es\/products\/%e6%b8%85%e6%9c%ac%e6%ba%90-x-gohobi-gallery-light-blue-white-chicken-cup-with-inner-impressed-willow-leaf-motif-chenghua-inspired-design-80ml","provider":"Gohobi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}