Modern Carved Olive-stone Series by Zou Liqing

The artisan Zou Liqing was born in 1980 in Qingtian, Zhejiang province. His works can be categorized into several series including Games, Childhood Pleasure, Combinable Carved Olive-stones (two pieces which can be combined into one) and Pursing Education. With a cute elegant shape, meticulous and flowing lines and a suitable medium to illustrate both tranquil and dynamic scenes, olive-stone carvings were listed in the State-level Intangible Cultural Heritage. The main techniques this handicraft applies are relief carving, freestanding carving and openwork carving.