This is one of a few symbols exclusive to Freemasonry. Has anyone else ever seen it anywhere? That's time (Kronos/Saturn) unfolding and counting the ringlets of her hair.
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After some googlage, it appears that the image first appeared in The True Masonic Chart, or, Hieroglyphic Monitor, written in 1819.
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Guessing it was black and white before that or "secret"
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Here's an excellent, albeit short, piece on the symbol from that wealth of masonic knowledge, Pietre Stones: http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/broken-column.html
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They produce statues of this figure in marblecast. Considering getting a few of them, if they offer a discount. Forgot the site, but it's located in PA and I believe the only East Coast marblecast maker.
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