“Lion's Mouth” postbox for anonymous denunciations
Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace)
Venice, September 2013
| “Denontie secrete contro chi occulterà Gratie et officii o colluderà per nasconder la vera rendita di essi” | (Secret denunciations against anyone who will conceal favors and services or will collude to hide the true revenue from them) |
2 comments:
That's a great idea. Is it still functioning today? Rather a scary face, though; maybe to frighten away the anonymous denouncers!
Re your comment on Ocala: The Hitching Post is a small business that installs a variety of different sized hitches on the backs of trucks and cars, these hitches used to haul trailers, boats, etc. They also sell hitch accessories, such as extensions and tie-down cords. As you can see they also will spray the back of your pickup truck with a rubbery surface so that the truck does not get damaged when hauling certain materials. We bought a "new" car recently and wanted a hitch to use to carry bicycles - that way we can ride the many trails available in the state.
Oh thank you now I know more about that shop in Ocala...
As for denunciation, beautiful as the box may be, it makes me think of plots and scheming and cloaks and daggers...
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