Chinese Mao Zedong Lapel Pin

Sunflowers lean toward a gold head on a field of red.

This Mao Zedong lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. 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. Glossy deep red fills the rectangle, edged in gold. A gold head in profile sits at the right, gold flowers and leaves rise from the lower left, and a line of small characters runs along the top. It is 1.25 inches wide and 0.75 high.

Sunflower season, in a decidedly vivid red.