Shandong's Zibo city is widely regarded as the birthplace of Chinese ceramics. The ceramics and glaze culture in Zibo stands as a shining treasure and distinct symbol of Chinese culture. 

A work of porcelain carving in Zibo, Shandong province. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_5c4d76fa1c9b]

Fine porcelain artworks are seen at a previous Zibo International Ceramics Exposition. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A small and exquisite inner painted snuff bottle is seen at a workshop in Zibo, Shandong province. [Photo/WeChat account: CNTO_SG]

Inner painting requires artists to draw inside a bottle. [Photo/WeChat account: CNTO_SG]