Ceremonial Blue Glaze (also known as Jiqing Blue, Jilan, or Ji Blue) was a glaze color used in the imperial kilns during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The cup has a sturdy, robust shape, complemented by the intricate color-ground stacking white technique used in imperial court ceramics. The interplay of blue and white glazes brings the image of goldfish and banana leaves to life, evoking a sense of nostalgia for traditional Chinese gardens, stirring memories of home and longing for distant places.