Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Black-silver head, high contrast, and nearly lost in shadow.

This Mao Zedong circular lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is metal. 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. Where other examples shine, this head has a dark, inky silvery finish that makes the profile look almost shadowed. Beneath it, a small gateway building in similar dark tones sits at the base of the red disc. It is 1.5 inches in diameter.

A dark mood, with the red doing damage control.