Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

A profile head sits in a sunburst of fine rays, courtesy of a glossy red rim.

This Mao Zedong circular lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is resin. 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. A round badge with a thick red rim and an inner disc engraved with fine radiating lines. A pale raised head and shoulders faces left in the center, with a slightly worn, warm tone on the high points. It is 2 inches in diameter.

The sunburst does the shouting so the portrait needn't.