Teapot with Ruby Cap

Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) A jade carving of a teapot with a ruby ontop in the Mughal or Hindustan style, a term coined by the 18th-century Chinese Emperor Qianlong. Originating in Central Asia but reaching its full maturity in India during the Mughal dynasty (16th-18th century), this style was introduced to China in the mid-18th century and particularly favored by Emperor Qianlong.