Hey there, movie fans! 🎥 Have you ever watched the “Ne Zha” movies? They’re super cool Chinese animated films full of magic, adventure, and… hidden treasures! 🧐 Let’s uncover the amazing cultural relic “Easter eggs” hidden in these films and learn more about China’s rich history together! 🌟
The Seven-Colored Lotus 🌈
In “Ne Zha 2,” there’s a powerful magical item called the Seven-Colored Lotus. It helps rebuild the bodies of Ne Zha and his friend Ao Bing. Do you know what’s really awesome? This lotus is designed to look like ancient Chinese incense burners called Boshan-style burners. These burners were shaped like mystical mountains and used thousands of years ago during the Western Han Dynasty! 🏔️ One famous example is the gold-inlaid Boshan bronze incense burner found in the Hebei Museum. Isn’t it cool how the movie connects to real historical artifacts? 😮
The Funny Barrier Beasts 😂
The Barrier Beasts are the hilarious guardians in the “Ne Zha” movies. They not only protect the magical barrier but also make us laugh! Their designs are inspired by artifacts discovered at the Sanxingdui Ruins, a mysterious ancient site in China. 🗿
One beast with super thick eyebrows reminds us of a bronze head with a gold mask found at the Sanxingdui Museum. Another beast with a curly nose looks just like the Sanxingdui bronze eagle-shaped bell. It’s amazing how the filmmakers brought ancient artifacts to life as funny characters! 🤩
The Magical Tianyuan Cauldron 🔮
The Tianyuan Cauldron is a super important alchemy vessel in “Ne Zha 2.” Its design is a mix of ancient Chinese bronze items. The top of the cauldron is inspired by a Dragon-patterned Tripod from the late Shang Dynasty, which is over 3,000 years old! 🐉 The main body looks like a bronze dui, a round container used for food a long time ago. It’s like a history lesson wrapped in magic! ✨
Other Hidden Treasures 🗺️
But wait, there’s more! In the films, you might spot Chiwen, mythical creatures that decorate rooftops in ancient Chinese buildings. They can be seen on the Yuxu Palace in the movies. Also, there’s a special wine vessel in the first “Ne Zha” movie that’s based on a painted pottery jar from the Majiayao Culture, a Neolithic culture from the Yellow River area. This jar is actually in the Gansu Museum! 🏺
Isn’t it awesome how the “Ne Zha” movies include all these hidden gems from China’s past? Next time you watch, see if you can spot them all! Happy treasure hunting! 🕵️♀️✨
Reference(s):
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