During the Qin (221-206 BC) and Han (206 BC-AD 220) dynasties, shells were carved with simple patterns of birds and animals or inlaid as ornaments on a wide range of objects. Toady, in East China's Fujian province, a group of artisans are committed to carrying forward the ancient craft.

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