Chinese Olive Pit Carving

Craft & Design

By Laura Cochrane

Laura Cochrane

"To oppose something is to maintain it." –Ursula Le Guin

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October 25th, 2012

I’m impressed by the detail on this carving of a boat by Chinese artist Ch’en Tsu-chang, who lived in the 18th century. This is a 1.5″-long olive pit!

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By Laura Cochrane

Laura Cochrane

"To oppose something is to maintain it." –Ursula Le Guin

Currently: NEO.LIFE Alum: Instructables and MAKE

View more articles by Laura Cochrane

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