Exhibition Gallery on Upper Ground Floor (1)

Guangdong, late Qing Dynasty by Leung Lai Man, Jess
Dr Sun Yat-sen was born in the Tongzhi period (1862-1874) of the Qing Dynasty, and until he was thirteen, lived in his hometown in Cuiheng Village in Xiangshan County, Guangdong Province. The region produced a local type of enamel ware called Guangcai, or 'Canton enamels', usually with landscapes, figures, flowers, birds and animals executed in rich, vibrant colours and a lively painting style. Such images and decorations constitute the theme of this panel.