{"product_id":"rare-antique-16th-century-oak-carving-of-justice-dated-1581","title":"Rare Antique 16th Century Oak Carving Of Justice Dated 1581","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Beautiful Antique 16th Century Oak Carving Of Justice Dated 1581.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis oak carving from 1581 depicts the allegorical figure of Justice, a central Renaissance symbol of moral and civic order. Holding a sword and scales, she represents the authority and impartiality of the law. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike later depictions, she is not blindfolded, reflecting the earlier belief that justice should be guided by wisdom rather than obscured vision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove her is a lion’s head, a powerful symbol of courage, vigilance, and sovereign authority. In the 16th century, the lion was often used to represent both royal power and the moral strength required to uphold justice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carved during a time of religious and political upheaval in Europe, this piece likely adorned a civic or legal space, serving as a moral reminder of equity, judgment, and accountability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare survivor!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Signs of age related wear and patina. Some minor chips and losses, and signs of old woodworm, which has long gone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures 35.5cm x 11cm x 2cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighs 230.67 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55721967616383,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/510C7269-5E77-4FA2-AEAE-1A19D69C84AC.jpg?v=1752765801","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/rare-antique-16th-century-oak-carving-of-justice-dated-1581","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}