A lot of gold and silverware from the Qing Dynasty has been preserved, most of which are handed down from generation to generation. The shape and decoration of the vessels have also changed greatly, and they are no longer primitive. At the same time, they reflect the unique tendency of the palace gold and silver art to pursue wealth and splendor.
A very representative example is the "Jinou Yonggu Cup", a national treasure made by Emperor Qianlong. It is also one of the masterpieces of gold and silverware in the world. It is an extremely rare auspicious treasure in our country and is rich in history and culture. The research value is extremely precious.
The "Jinou Yonggu Cup" means the Qing Dynasty's territory and political power will be permanent. The "Jinou Yonggu Cup" is a wine cup specially used by the emperors of the Qing Dynasty when they held the opening ceremony on New Year's Day every year.
Every time at midnight on New Year's Day, the Qing emperor would put the "Jinou Yonggu Cup" on the long red sandalwood table at the bright window of the Yangxin Hall, pour Tusu wine into the cup, light the candle himself, and pick up the brush. , writing auspicious words to pray for the peace and stability of the country and the country, so the "Jinou Yonggu Cup" was regarded as a precious ancestral artifact by the emperors of the Qing Dynasty.
The production of the Jinou Yonggu Cup was the most important treasure-making project in the history of the Qing Dynasty. Its long production time, complex process, exquisite craftsmanship, extensive use of labor, and high level of attention paid by the emperor are all unprecedented in the history of treasure making in our country.
In the fourth year of Qianlong's reign, that is, in 1739, the Manufacturing Office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Qing Dynasty was established. Emperor Qianlong personally took charge and selected 80 craftsmen from 3,000 skilled craftsmen across the country to begin the most grand production of Daji treasures in history. project.
It was not until the 55th year of Qianlong's reign, that is, 1790, that the Jin'ou Yonggu Cup was successfully produced. All those who participated in the "treasure-making plan" were awarded officials and nobility. The supervisor was awarded the sixth rank, and the workers were awarded the ninth rank. Quality, really rare.
Emperor Qianlong personally took care of the production process and shape design of the Jinou Yonggu Cup, and revised it several times. According to the Qing Dynasty's "Ministry of Internal Affairs" records, Emperor Qianlong issued 10 imperial edicts one after another, such as: "The feet of the golden cup are made of elephant trunk feet, inlaid with jewelry, and the golden cup is engraved with the inscription 'Jin Ou Yong Guo Qianlong Year System'. I admire this ", "A large bead is placed on each ear and Kuilong, and five beads are placed on each side. The middle one is larger. The flower head should be round. Show it again and see again on time. Do it, admire this."
In a treasure-making project, the emperor issued 10 imperial edicts in succession, and everyone was promoted to an official position. This is unique in the history of treasure-making in the world.
It is said that when the last pearl was inlaid, the sun and moon appeared in the same sky, and the five stars of gold, wood, water, fire and earth appeared in a row. This astronomical phenomenon has always been considered to be auspicious. Therefore, the "Jin'ou Yonggu Cup" has always been a family heirloom of the emperors of the Qing Dynasty.