Russian jeweller creates stunning Godzilla sculpture from grain of rice: 'True masterpiece'
A Russian jeweller carved a detailed Godzilla sculpture from a 0.3-inch grain of rice.
In a world where artistry often pushes the boundaries of imagination, a Russian jeweller has taken precision to an extraordinary level by carving a miniature Godzilla sculpture from a single grain of rice. This intricate creation, measuring only 0.3 inches in length, has captivated social media users with its detail and skill. The video of the process has quickly gone viral, showcasing the jeweller’s talent and attention to detail.

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The artistic process
Shared on Instagram by the account @retroscifiart, which regularly features stunning artworks and animations, the video shows the jeweller working with remarkable precision. Under the lens of a microscope and using jeweller’s tools, the artist carves every scale, texture, and feature of the monster onto the tiny grain of rice. The tiny sculpture features Godzilla’s signature dorsal plates, textured skin, and characteristic posture, all perfectly captured in a creation that seems difficult to achieve.
Watch the clip here:
The caption accompanying the post reads, “The master jeweller @rish_art has sculpted an astonishingly detailed Godzilla from a single grain of rice, just 0.3 inches long. Working under a microscope with precision jeweller’s tools, he intricately carved each scale and feature of the iconic kaiju onto this tiny canvas.” The post continues, “The sculpture captures Godzilla’s iconic dorsal plates, textured skin, and signature posture—all carved into a single grain of rice. This micro-sculpture, crafted under high magnification, showcases extraordinary precision.”
Reactions from the online world
As expected, the video has sparked widespread reactions, with users across social media expressing their amazement. One user commented, “I can’t believe this is real! Such talent and patience must have gone into this.” Another user was equally impressed, saying, “This blows my mind! Godzilla looks like it’s straight out of a movie, even at such a tiny scale.”
Some users took to sharing their amazement at the jeweller's dedication, with one writing, “The detail in this is insane! Imagine the focus and steady hands needed to pull this off.” Another added, “It’s unbelievable how he was able to make each scale so distinct. Truly an artist.” Meanwhile, a user shared, “The fact that this is carved from rice makes it even more impressive. The level of skill required is beyond words.”
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Further comments reflected the viral nature of the video, with one user saying, “I’m sharing this with all my friends. They’ll never believe it!” Another remarked, “It’s a masterpiece, and I can’t wait to see what this artist creates next.”
