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Ancient cultural treasures in 'Ne Zha 2'
Updated: Mar 19, 2025
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Barrier beasts
If you've seen both Ne Zha films, you're sure to remember the quirky and charming barrier beasts—comical creatures that serve as guardians. These creatures bear a striking resemblance to ancient relics from the Sanxingdui culture.
When visiting the Sanxingdui Museum in Sichuan province, you'll recognize the similarity between the barrier beasts and items like the gold-masked bronze head, large bronze masks and the bronze eagle-shaped bell.
