A cornucopia, a caduceus and an anchor on the basement of the statue of Hygieia, the Greek goddess of health, at the entrance of the “Parterre”.If a cornucopia is the undisputed symbol of food and abundance, the caduceus is often used erroneously as a symbol of medicine instead of the correct rod of Asclepius, with only a single snake.
The wings of a caduceus behind the coat of arms of Livorno.
The caduceus is a herald's staff, a symbolic object representing the god Hermes (or the Roman Mercury), and by extension trades and occupations associated with the god.
The staff of Hermes is also a long-established historical symbol of commerce.See also: Bowl of Hyhieia - Parterre
Confusion with the rod of Asclepius (Wikipedia)
Caduceus as a symbol of medicine (Wikipedia)
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