Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Glowing golden hat, a brown face and a red flag with a gold scalloped base.

This Mao Zedong circular lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is metal. Propaganda posters of the era generally pictured a utopian society, with smiling farmers, brave soldiers and happy people gathered around Mao, who was cast as a benevolent father and wise teacher. Crowned by a wide, finely ridged golden hat, the bust sits against a red flag and a patch of blue sky. The face and shirt are warm brown. Golden scallops stack along the bottom. It is 2.25 inches in diameter.

Warm tones all the way down to the grain.