1970s Lady Justice Pendant
Cool vintage pendant featuring a blindfolded 'Lady of Justice'. Crafted in 18ct gold, circa 1970. The idea of Lady Justice, an allegorical personification of truth and morality, has a rich history and examples of her can be found across many different cultures, dating back to ancient civilisations.
'Some of the first images similar to the Lady of Justice date back to the Egyptian goddess Maat, who signified truth and order in that ancient society. Later, the ancient Greeks worshipped the goddess Themis, the personification of divine law and custom, and her daughter, Dike, whose name means "justice." Dike was always depicted carrying a pair of balance scales, and it was believed that she ruled over human law. The ancient Romans revered Justitia or lustitia, who most closely resembles the Lady of Justice statues formed in more modern times. She represented the morality of the justice system.
Since the 16th century, Lady Justice has often been depicted wearing a blindfold to represent impartiality, the ideal that justice should be applied without regard to wealth, power, or other status.The first known representation of blind Justice is Hans Gieng's 1543 statue on the Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen (Fountain of Justice) in Bern.'
- From Heatherandlittle.com and Wikipedia
Era: Vintage, circa 1970
Size: 23.8mm
Marks: Stamped 750
Condition: Good vintage condition
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