Four bronze animal heads from Beijing’s Old Summer Palace – stolen during colonial-era conflicts – are now stealing the spotlight in Macao! 🎭 The Tiger, Pig, Ox, and Monkey sculptures, part of a legendary 12-zodiac set, once adorned a Qing Dynasty fountain before being looted in 1860. Today, they’re reuniting travelers with China’s imperial past at the ‘Maritime Silk Road’ exhibition. 🏛️
Over 200 artifacts trace ancient trade routes at Poly MGM Museum, but these heads are the VIPs (Very Important Pigs? 🐖). Each piece whispers tales of art, loss, and global cultural exchange – perfect for #HistoryTok enthusiasts!
Psst: 5 zodiac heads remain missing worldwide. Could your next adventure lead to a bronze rabbit in a Paris flea market? 🕵️♀️✨
