Sunday, February 6, 2011

Lady justice

 
blindfolded lady with sword in right hand held vertically down to floor, and a set of balance scales in her left hand held neck high

What is the significant of the:

  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.
Blindfold- 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                                                                                               

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