He luxuriant and elegant “Evrlasting Rule” Gold Cup IS made of gold and inlaid with precious stones. The Gold Cup originally was wine vessel and then was given the implicatiqtion of territory and state power. The ame of the cup has a meanin c of completeness: with no imperfection and no loss would the country be blessed with everlasting rule. On the New Year’s day, the Qing Emperor would fill the old Cup with Tusu wine and write auicious wishes as Eternal Peace under the sun “Everlasting Happiness and Longevity” to express good wjshes for the new year and the state.

Gallery of Treasures of the Forbidden City

Jade Boulder of Da Yu Taming Waters
Everlasting Rule Gold Cup
Gold Stupa
Gold Bells and ade Chime
Imperial Parade Armour
The Gallery of Stone Drums