Figurine of a male Red Guard

Title
Figurine of a male Red Guard
Year/Period
1960s-1970s
Region
China
Material
Dimension
Object size: H 25.5 x W 9
Accession No.
1997-04876
Credit Line
Gift of Mr Xu Cheng Bin

This figurine belongs to a group of Cultural Revolution propaganda items. Allegiance to Chairman Mao is represented by a copy of the "Little Red Book" held in his hand. The Red Guards often wore paramilitary uniforms as seen on this figurine.