Antique Chinese "Trick Cup" with figure decoration, Late Qing Dynasty #2789

USA Customers, please note: 

This items' value exceeds 800 USD, you don't need to pay the USA's import tax here in Sweden. 

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Antique Chinese "Trick Cup" with figure decoration, Late Qing Dynasty #2789

So called "Trick Cup" from the late Qing Dynasty, decorated with figure decoration.

"Trick cup”, also know as Gong Dao Bei 公道杯

When filling the cup with wine, a lady which is hidden in the middle of the cup will raise up and cup out of the cup. Very clever design and a very rare item for your collection!

Related works
For tricks cups and a description of how they work see Chinese Puzzles, Games for the Hands and Mind, Traditional Chinese Puzzles from the Yi Zhi Tang Collection (Wei Zhang and Peter Rasmussen, Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco, 2008, pp. 76-77.

Condition:  

Check with UV light. Perfect condition. Scratches, wear and manufacturing flaws. See friendly reminder below:

Friendly reminder: You are buying an antique object, not a new or unused item. In addition to the major flaws mentioned in above condition report, you can expect to find insignificant micro nicks/fritting’s, wear and other traces of usage. If you need additional pictures or information, please contact us in advance.

Size :  

High: ca 6,5cm

Diameter: ca 8 cm

NOTE: Wooden stand is NOT included in this sale!