Mao Zedong, also known as Chairman Mao, was a Chinese communist revolutionary who was the founder of the People’s Republic of China, which he ruled as the chairman of the Communist Party of China from its establishment in 1949 until his death in 1976.
Below you can see a view of the back. The characters at the top 北京 say “Beijing.”
Small Ceramic Bust of Mao
A ceramic bust of Mao Zedong. This may have been seen setting on a desk or a shelf around the home.
Date1966Place of OriginBeijingPeriodCultural RevolutionClassificationCeramicDimensions5" x 4 3/4" (13cm x 12cm)Share
The flag pin on the left is from the Beijing Workers Representative Union. On the bottom it says, 为人名服务 “Service to the people.” Year: 1967. Dimensions: 1″ x 1″ (2.5 cm x 2.5 cm). Place of origin: Beijing. The brass pin in the middle is…