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2026-10-3

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 2026-10-3
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience China
Date Made 20th Century
Section Asian
Materials Metal
Inscription Language Chinese Language
Description

Metal badge in a roughly circular shape with five gold sunflowers decorating the bottom edge. The background of the badge is red and in the center is a profile view of the face of Mao Zedong, also in gold, with Chinese characters below. The back includes Chinese characters and a pin to secure the badge to clothing.

Height 6 cm
Width 5.5 cm
Depth 0.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Kate Pourshariati, 2026

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