Guo Hanzhong: Master Restorer of Cultural Relics

Guo Hanzhong, the vice head of the cultural relics storage department at the Sanxingdui Museum in Sichuan Province, China, is a highly skilled individual in the art of restoring cultural relics. Over the span of 40 years, he has successfully restored more than 6,000 cultural relic items and played a significant role in the excavation of all eight 'sacrificial pits' discovered at the Sanxingdui Ruins site.

Following the completion of fieldwork at the Sanxingdui Ruins site, the focus has shifted towards the sorting, protection, and restoration of newly unearthed cultural relics. Guo Hanzhong emphasizes the importance of passing on his knowledge and expertise to younger generations to ensure the preservation and restoration of these historical artifacts for years to come.

Guo Hanzhong's dedication to the meticulous restoration of cultural relics is evident in his commitment to training future generations in this specialized craft. With thousands of relics still awaiting restoration, Guo Hanzhong acknowledges the need for a multi-generational effort to safeguard these treasures of the past.