Meet Danglu, a 2,000-year-old bronze horse frontlet from the Luoyang Museum in the Chinese mainland that has gone viral as an unexpected twin to Labubu. Fans say Danglu has a round face, pointy elf ears and a playful expression that looks like it jumped straight from a beloved collectible toy.
Originally crafted to decorate ancient horse bridles, Danglu has inspired a flood of selfies, with hanfu-clad visitors lining up to capture the moment and sharing snaps under hashtags like #MuseumMagic and #AncientTwin.
Even Danglu seems puzzled by the buzz, so he enlisted the help of two 1,500-year-old painted pottery figurines. Forever hand in hand, these timeless besties have been stealing hearts for centuries and now they are dishing out their take on the Labubu craze in a hilarious culture-clashing commentary.
What started as a museum display has become a global conversation, showing how ancient art can connect generations. Data from visitor logs suggests the trend has boosted museum engagement and sparked fresh interest in bronze age craftsmanship.
For young globetrotters, entrepreneurs and culture lovers, Danglu and friends remind us that history never goes out of style, proving that past and present can come together in the most playful ways.
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Labubu's ancient twin: Meet a 2,000-year-old lookalike relic!
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