Antique Blue & White “Windowed Ice Plum” Bell Cup

By artist Modu：This is a classic bell cup, named for its elegant, bell-like form that tapers gently to a stable foot.The “windowed ice plum” motif is a beloved design: the deep blue background mimics the cracked texture of ice, while the central window reveals delicate plum blossoms blooming bravely in the cold. In Eastern culture, the plum blossom symbolizes resilience, integrity, and hope—it blooms in the harshest winter, a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Every petal, every crack line, every detail is painted freehand with a fine brush dipped in mineral cobalt pigment.