A massive Chinese Export Porcelain Loving cup China Qianlong period (1736-1795) Diam : 23 cm Diam feet : 13 cm H : 33 cm Very good condition except some retouches on the gilt of the finial For a pair of loving cups on the same size, with an armorial decoration (Le Mesurier), see Christie’s NYC, The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller: English & European Furniture, Ceramics and Decorations, Part I, 9 may 2018, lot 158 (sold 22.500 USD). These loving cups which originate from a European form used in marriage ceremonies, the handles being held simultaneously by a couple as they drink together from a cup. #masterpieces