Wang Jian, an inheritor of eggshell carving technique from Hefei in Central China's Anhui province, shows his carving handicrafts featuring patterns of Fuleco (L), the official mascot of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, and the emblem (R) of the sporting event on June 9, 2014. Eggshell carving is a traditional handicraft technique in China. It has been set as an intangible cultural heritage. Wang Jian has spent a week on carving these patterns on two eggs which are 6 cm long and 4 cm wide. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

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