Caduceus bookends of Hermes in brass

These bookends that depict the caduceus of hermes are a rare and very pretty find... They are made of brass, very well made. A bit of history... Or rather mythology. According to legend, the young hermes, messenger of the gods, was on mount citheron. Finding himself facing two snakes fighting, he then tried to separate them with his staff. The snakes immediately ceased their struggle and wrapped themselves around the stick. That is why this caduceus is associated with peace. He is often confused with the caduceus of aesculapius, god of medicine and health found in our doctors. In america, on the other hand, the symbol of medicine remains this caduceus of hermes. Which leads us to think that these bookends must have been made especially for someone outside our countries. Both elements are in very good condition. An original gift idea to make or to do, for lovers of books, symbols and the beauty of objects. Height: 15 cm. Caduceus width: 13.5 cm. Caduceus depth: 0.5 cm. Plate: 11 cm / 10 cm.