Symbol Collection (page 20)

Giant Panda
(ailuropus melanoleucus) The worldwide symbol of conservation, the pandas survival is still less than sure

Creusot Steam Hammer
Visitors to the Paris Exposition admire the massive Creusot steam hammer, a fitting symbol of French engineering

Paris Opera Closed
When Necker, the only minister trusted by the people, is dismissed by Louis, the crowd close the Paris Opera, symbol of luxury, as a gesture of their sense of loss

Frog Amulet
FROG AMULET The frog was the emblem of Hegt, the Egyptian goddess of abundance; the Romans adopted it as a symbol of prosperity

Cornucopia Amulet
CORNUCOPIA AMULET For the Romans the cornucopia was a symbol of abundance, so as an amulet it was a promise of prosperity

Cross Talisman
CROSS TALISMAN For Christians, this symbol, representing the cross on which Jesus was crucified, offers powerful protection against his foe, the Devil

Scarab Talisman
SCARAB TALISMAN To the ancient Egyptians the scarab was the emblem of re- creation, making this carved stone talisman a favourable symbol

H Dore / Ying and Yang
Pa-koa symbol incorporating the Ying and Yang

Symbol of Asia / Europe
A symbolic representation of trade between Asia and Europe

George Washington, American soldier and statesman

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