City Seal and Aquarius Reliefs, (sculpture).

City Seal and Aquarius Reliefs, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

City Seal and Aquarius Reliefs, (sculpture).

3 pieces. (City Seal:) H. 35 in.; (2 Aquarius Reliefs:) H. 28 in.

(Circling the City Seal:) CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS MICH/ MOTU VIGET

A center relief (City Seal), portrays a hand reaching down from the clouds and holding the scales of justice. An American Eagle, with arrows at its feet, is protected by a shield which bears three stars, one each for city, state, and nation. On each side is a relief of the maiden Aquarius.

Animal -- Bird -- Eagle

Allegory -- Quality -- Justice

Emblem -- Zodiac

Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids

Located at Filter Plant, 1430 Monroe Street, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hendry, Fay L., "Outdoor Sculpture in Grand Rapids," Okemos, Michigan: iota Press, 1980.

Hendry, Fay L., "Outdoor Sculpture in Grand Rapids," Okemos, Michigan: iota Press, 1980, pg.82.

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