Chinese artist Ch’en Tsu-chang crafted this intricate sculpture from the pit of an olive in 1737 during China’s Ch’ing dynasty.
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This miniature artwork stands at only 3.4 cm (1.34 inches) in length and 1.6 cm (0.63 inches) tall, depicts a small boat with eight figures, each of which has its own expression and action. The boat’s windows, featuring ornate and intricate decorative framing, are movable.
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According to the National Palace Museum of China, Tsu-chang’s handiwork is based on the poet Su Shih’s Latter Ode on the Red Cliff that tells story about friends going on a serene boat ride. The entire text engraved on the bottom of the boat.
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This miniature artwork stands at only 3.4 cm (1.34 inches) in length and 1.6 cm (0.63 inches) tall, depicts a small boat with eight figures, each of which has its own expression and action. The boat’s windows, featuring ornate and intricate decorative framing, are movable.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnR0-f6TejW3BLmLVvq9hqlHMBz-TUyAYjLLG1qCw_04Q6VhxsLt068iMhFYa7SLT_BNn7mtG3R21GW9QaPKze9n0d0x66GD9J75CipNZmecHMT6yBlw9y-gm1AnQzirt9zQQnsZLgtOU/s1600/02.jpg)
According to the National Palace Museum of China, Tsu-chang’s handiwork is based on the poet Su Shih’s Latter Ode on the Red Cliff that tells story about friends going on a serene boat ride. The entire text engraved on the bottom of the boat.
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