1 / 5 The art legacy that Pan Qihui has made is not for short-sighted people – literally. One needs a magnifying glass to appreciate the work of the 68-year-old micro-carving master from southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality. On the four hair-thick spun gold strings of this ivory pipa, Pan has engraved the 630-character “Song of The Pipa Player”, a classic Tang poem written by Bai Juyi. /China Daily Photo
2 / 5 The artist can reportedly carve 20,000 Chinese characters per square centimeter, with his eyes even blindfolded. /China Daily Photo
3 / 5 This six-piece set of ivory carvings is where 300 ancient poems with 12,000 Chinese characters were inscribed in a space no larger than 99 square centimeters. /China Daily Photo
4 / 5 The former physical education teacher has always been passionate about brush calligraphy and painting, and decided to study micro-carving after attending an artwork exhibition in the 1980s. With his talent and persistence, it only took him five years to achieve his goal of becoming a master in the field. /China Daily Photo
5 / 5 Last year, he was elected as one of the 10 craftsmen to represent Chongqing's craftsman spirit. The UNESCO also awarded him the title of international arts and crafts artist. /China Daily Photo