Chinese Mao Zedong Lapel Pin

Golden-woven chair back, mountain lines etched behind, and a figure leaning back at ease.

This Mao Zedong lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. After Mao's death in 1976, the Communist Party began a process of de-Mao-ization, and much memorabilia was destroyed, statues were taken down, and many badges were collected and melted into functional objects. Seated figure leans back in a chair with a golden woven back, hands resting on the arms. The red rectangular plate is etched with cloud swirls above and angular peaks at the right. It is 1.75 inches wide and 2 high.

A comfortable chair in a very busy sky.