Sunday, February 6, 2011

Lady Justice

What is the significance of  the:
blindfolded lady with sword in right hand held vertically down to floor, and a set of balance scales in her left hand held neck highBlindfold- During the 16th century, artists started showing the lady blindfolded to show that justice is not subject to influence. From this, the statue earned the name Blind Justice.                                                                           Scales - The scales that she holds represent the impartiality with which justice is served.
Sword -  The sword signifies the power that is held by those making the decision.

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