0066 - North China Traditional Stone Carving. Hammer and chisel in hand, 56...Back

North China Traditional Stone Carving. Hammer and chisel in hand, 56-year-old artisan Lu Jinqiao of Quyang County carving a Buddhist statue out of marble. Lu has more than 40 years experience in stone, wood and ivory carving. He is now head of the Quyang County No. 2 Carving Workshop and Vice-Chairman of the Permanent Council of the Hebei Provincial Society of Arts and Crafts. Photo by Zhao Liansheng