A total of 62 copper-body enamelware pieces tracing back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) were put on display at Guangzhou Thirteen Hongs Museum on May 18.

A visitor admires the enamelware pieces on display at Guangzhou Thirteen Hongs Museum. [Photo/Guangzhou Daily]

The exhibits include some Guangzhou-made exported copper-body enamelware pieces which won great acclaim among Western customers in the 18th century.

In the early period of the Qing Dynasty, along with the economic and cultural exchanges between the East and the West, the European painting techniques were introduced to Guangdong and enamelware then began to prosper in the south China province. The enamel techniques developed in Guangzhou enjoyed great fame across the world due to its innovation and integration of both Chinese and Western elements.

This copper-made enamelware tea pot features beautiful patterns of flowers. [Photo/Guangzhou Daily]

Citizens try to paint the patterns for enamelware at Guangzhou Thirteen Hongs Museum. [Photo/Guangzhou Daily]