Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Heraldic Bees

Marble bee house, LivornoJust beside and slightly behind the statue of Leopold II of Tuscany in “Piazza XX Settembre” you can see an artistic bee house, with a perfectly designed door with hinges and lock.Marble bee house, Livorno, LivornoHeraldic bees have always been a symbol of industriousness and, in a later period, of some Napoleonic heritage. Four larger bees are at the door, while twelve more appear on the side.

See also: Leopold II of Tuscany - Forlorn Grand Duke

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