An Egyptian artist carves miniature sculptures into nibs of pencils - in pictures

Ibrahim Bilal, an Egyptian artist, sculpts a miniature figurine of Tutankhamun on the tip of a pencil. All photos: AFP
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Ibrahim works on his creations in his studio in the town of Rosetta, northern Egypt.
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The intricate designs require a steady hand.
Show caption: The intricate designs require a steady hand.
Ibrahim uses a digital microscope to examine his work in detail.
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It's a unique way of highlighting Egyptian history.
Show caption: It's a unique way of highlighting Egyptian history.
Small in scale but big on creativity, Ibrahim's talent is clear to see.
Show caption: Small in scale but big on creativity, Ibrahim's talent is cl…