Chinese Cultural Revolution Medallion

Big red-brown grin takes over this entire medallion.

This cultural revolution medallion is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is porcelain. 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. Single brick-red tone prints the whole image, with a wide, open smile and an open-collared jacket. The white disc has a fine gilt edge, and the face fills almost the entire surface. It is 1.5 inches in diameter.

Mood: unmistakably cheerful, in one single ink.