Move over, modern collectibles – history just dropped its own limited edition! A 2,000-year-old bronze horse frontlet named Danglu from Luoyang Museum is breaking the internet with its uncanny resemblance to Labubu, the wildly popular designer toy. With elf-like ears and a mischievous grin frozen in time, this artifact proves ancient artisans might’ve been the original hypebeasts. 😎
But Danglu isn’t navigating viral fame alone. Two 1,500-year-old pottery figurines – forever frozen in a BFF handhold – are serving as the relic’s cultural translators. Visitors in flowing hanfu robes are lining up for selfies with the trio, proving some bonds (and meme-worthy aesthetics) truly are timeless. 🏺🤳
While Danglu grapples with sudden stardom, the pottery duo cheekily explains modern pop culture to their bewildered bronze companion. One thing’s clear: when history serves this much personality, museums become the ultimate influencer collab. 💥
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Labubu's ancient twin: Meet a 2,000-year-old lookalike relic!
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