SPECC559 - Blue and gold lacquered mirror, 19th century, dimensions cm L 55 x H 113

SPECC559 - Blue and gold lacquered wooden mirror. Carved with side columns, symbol of the Aesculapius and the Caduceus. The Aesculapius is the symbol of medicine and rescue and is a sign of peace represented by a stick with two open wings and two intertwined snakes looking at each other. The caduceus is interpreted as a representation of the god himself and is one of the oldest symbols in the history of human civilization. At the base are carved flowers, a harp and a cornucopia: a symbol of prosperity and fertility. 19th century. Dimensions cm L 55 x H 113