Legacy forged in bronze

The National Museum of China not only hosted but also reposted on Weibo his renderings of Tao Ying Ding (eagle-shaped pottery caldron) and Fuhao Tong Xiao Zun (owl-shaped Fuhao alcohol vessels).

Zhang has snapped hi-definition photos and studied documents to give bronze works their deserved recognition.

"China has created bronze ware for over 2,000 years, roughly half of its 5,000 years of civilization," he says.

"This culture and history deserves more research and understanding."

He hopes his cartoons can introduce more ancient artifacts, including jade pieces, lacquer ware and architecture, to help people realize heritage's charm.