Jade teapot carved with the Eight Immortals motif, Qing dynasty, c. 18th-19th century

Jade teapot carved with the Eight Immortals motif, Qing dynasty, c. 18th-19th century

• Image Number: K1C000584N000000000PAD
• Dynasty: Qing dynasty
• Category: Jades
• Function: Container
• Material: Minerals/Jade Jewelry/Jade
• Description:
  The pot is made of sapphire, which is green. Round mouth, dragon head flow, bow shaped handle, short circle foot, round and straight belly, eight petal lotus patterns are carved on the upper abdomen and the bottom, the upper petal is decorated with eight immortals, and the lower petal is embossed with eight treasure patterns. The lid of the pot is arched and flat. The top of the lid is a lotus bud button. The cover has a bird pattern. There is a round wearing hole at the bottom outside the target. There is no sign of using the teapot. Some jade teapots in the Qing Palace have more decorative functions than they are actually used.