Chinese-swastika, flower-knot, and lantern-shaped brocade patterns, with blue flower, bird, and landscape motifs in the middle (left side)

A defining characteristic of Guangzhou-style colored-glass windows is their vibrant flat-glass inlay paintings. The advent and refinement of etching technology further expanded the artistic possibilities. Scenes reminiscent of literati paintings—landscapes, birds and flowers, and classic motifs like plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum—became popular themes. These intricate details provided a window into the owner's moral compass and aesthetic preferences. This set of two—one painted with birds and flowers, and the other with a landscape—is typical of literati-painting-themed windows.