「 Eight Treasures Flower Basket 」Silver Brooch

The Eight Treasures of Taoism, also known as the Hidden Eight Immortals, refer to the magical instruments wielded by the Eight Immortals in Chinese folklore: the calabash, round fan, fish drum, sword, lotus, flower basket, transverse flute and yin-yang board. Revered for their auspicious implications of fortune and longevity, these motifs have been widely adopted on architecture, furniture, utensils and accessories since the Qing Dynasty.
This square-shaped brooch features the flower basket as its central design, with the other seven magical instruments arranged symmetrically on both sides. Combining openwork carving and bas-relief techniques, it reinterprets traditional cultural elements in a light, contemporary style.