Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Fine diamond texture covers every bit of red around a small silvery head.

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. The entire red disc is pressed with a close pattern of tiny diamonds, giving a woven, knurled feel. A small, pale silver head in profile faces left at the center. The rim is narrow and clean. It is 1.5 inches in diameter.

Surface detail so busy it vibrates a little.