Title
Plaque with image of Chairman Mao
Year/Period
1960s–1970s
Region
China
Object Type
commemorative plaques, political items
Material
Tin
Dimension
Object size: L 21.1 x W 15.8
Accession No.
1997-04980
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr Xu Cheng Bin
This metallic plaque made to look like a framed photo, features an image of Mao in a PLA (People's Liberation Army) uniform and a quotation in praise of him. The quotation is one of the most frequently repeated. It identifies Mao as the “Four Greatest”: Greatest Teacher, Greatest Leader, Greatest Commander and Greatest Helmsman.