Yonggu Cup of Emperor Qianlong (乾隆金瓯永固杯). This wine cup is a cornerstone of the imperial collection of Qing Dynasty. In 1739, Emperor Qianlong ordered it made on his 30th birthday, engraving “Jinou Yonggu,” a wish of eternal stability for the Qing Dynasty. According to the Record of Royal Household Bureau, Emperor Qianlong paid great attention to making the cup. It was made of precious materials including gold, pearls and diamond with quality craftsmanship and refined many times. Ancient Chinese, Chinese Art, Antique Items, Antique Gold, Qing Dynasty Art, Art Chinois, Forbidden City, Buddha Image, Metal Words
Lomu had an incredible rugby union career with his performance at the 1995 Rugby World Cup making him one of the sport's most recognisable figures. He is pictured here in 2001