Books on seal carving were gifted to more than 20 museums and educational organizations in Beijing.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

An exhibition on seal carving centered around Beijing's Central Axis, which opened at the China Millennium Monument's art museum in Beijing this July, is scheduled to go on a national tour.

The exhibition is guided by the Beijing Cultural Heritage Bureau and the Beijing Municipal Office for Conservation and Management of Beijing Central Axis, and hosted by Beijing Central Axis Protection Foundation and Beijing Gehua Cultural Development Group, along with more than 70 academic institutions and organizations.

With over 300 seal-carving works inspired by the Beijing Central Axis and its heritage components, the exhibition presented the traditional seal-carving craftsmanship, while showcasing the latest techniques and innovative forms.

The exhibition will begin its tour at the Beijing Yintai Center, before going to Beijing's various districts, as well as other provinces including Hubei and Yunnan.

Along with the exhibition, two books on seal carving were published, including an exhibition catalog presenting around 260 exhibits, and a guide to the craft.

At the tour's opening ceremony, the books' publishing houses and the Beijing Central Axis Protection Foundation gifted the books to more than 20 museums and educational organizations in Beijing.

A total of 76 organizations and 82 individuals were awarded with honorary certificates for their contribution to the exhibition.