Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Sunny, yellow-gold head, with two tiny figures at work below.

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. Brightly polished gold relief models a left-facing head on a red disc. Along the bottom, a curved golden plinth carries two very small figures standing close together. The edge of the red is neat and a little shiny. It is 1.75 inches in diameter.

The little crowd at the bottom adds a nice touch.