Chinese Mao Zedong Lapel Pin

Front-facing, ruddy cheeked, and ringed in a fine line of gold.

This Mao Zedong lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is porcelain. Cultural Revolution memorabilia, whether porcelain figures, buttons or posters, is described as reflecting pivotal moments in modern Chinese history and the lives swept up in that period, beyond the figure it portrays. Slightly oval white disc is edged with a fine gold line. The figure looks directly out, with dark hair, a ruddy face and a blue-grey jacket with a standing collar fastened at the neck. It is 1.75 inches in diameter.

A steady gaze in a very small gilded frame.