[清本源 x Gohobi Gallery] Inner-Molded Plum Blossom Pane with Scholar’s Objects · Blue-and-White & Doucai Plantain Pattern · Chicken-Heart Cup

A Harmonious Fusion of Auspicious Symbolism and Exquisite Craftsmanship

Overall Design Concept

1. Thematic Symbolism
   The main motif is the entwined lotus, representing continuity, auspiciousness, and everlasting good fortune. Rendered through inner-mold relief, the swirling lines gain a tactile, dimensional quality, embodying the idea of unending vitality and harmonious flow.

2. Multimedia Craftsmanship
   This piece seamlessly integrates multiple traditional techniques:

• Blue-and-white defines the elegant outlines with clarity and grace.

• Doucai (contrasting colors) adds vibrant hues, bringing visual depth and richness.

• Gilding (gold detailing) enhances key elements—elevating the cup’s overall opulence.

The phrase “Golden Branch & Jade Leaf” is literally expressed: golden pigment is used to outline the branches, while green enamel paints the leaves—intensifying the symbolic and visual impact.

3. Form Harmony: The Chicken-Heart Cup
   The classic chicken-heart shape, with its smooth curves and comfortable grip, serves both function and form. Its elegant silhouette complements the ornate decoration, creating a piece that is both practical and refined.

Interior Rim Design: Blue-and-White Butterfly Motif

1. Balance of Motion and Stillness
   While the exterior features the formal, rhythmic lotus vine, the inner rim surprises with fluttering butterflies in blue-and-white, adding a sense of lightness and grace. This contrast creates visual dynamism and suggests themes of freedom, transformation, and inner vitality.

2. Cultural Harmony
   In Chinese symbolism, the butterfly represents beauty, joy, and positive transformation—perfectly complementing the lotus’s meanings of continuity and auspiciousness. Together, they form a harmonious expression of blessings and renewal.

3. Attention to Detail
   The butterflies are painted with fine brushwork, using carefully varied shades of cobalt blue. The lines are fluid and balanced, never overwhelming the overall composition, but adding a subtle charm that elevates the entire piece. This reflects the traditional aesthetic of “balance between fullness and emptiness, tension and rest.”

Conclusion

Through the seamless integration of form, motif, symbolism, and multi-layered techniques, this chicken-heart cup is a contemporary homage to traditional Chinese aesthetics. It demonstrates Qing Ben Yuan’s commitment to both preserving heritage and reinterpreting it through innovative design—creating a vessel that is not only functional but also deeply expressive and culturally rich.

Dimensions: Diameter 7.5 cm, Height  4.9 cm, Capacity 150 ml.

The price listed is for one tea cup. 

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Each piece is distinct and carefully crafted. As these are hand-crafted, slight variations may exist between pieces.

We aim to ship your order in reused/ recycled packaging where possible.