antique, Chinese, cultural revolution (1967) porcelain, portraying Mao as a young scholar. A rare , beautifully potted portrayal of Mao in one of his most famous depictions as a young scholar. Wearing a traditional Chinese gown and holding a parasol. Slogans at front and back. Such items were prized gifts between communes during the cultural revolution. Size 70x23x28 cm (from an old collection bought in Kunming 2003)