Rod of Asclepius Vintage Glass and Brass Paperweight landscape with animals 4 1/2" tall x 3

4 1/2" tall x 3 1/2" diameter

the paper is brighter (whiter) in actuality than appears in detail photos

and into which they fit perfectly

II'd guess it dates to the early 20th century and is in very good vintage condition

Rod of Asclepius Vintage Glass and Brass Paperweight landscape with animals 4 1/2" tall x 3I think this paperweight is just great looking, and also, super smooth and hefty, feels great in the hand. The serpent entwined Rod of Asclepius, also known as the Staff of Aesculapius, comes from Greek mythology (and in fact I purchased this from a seller in Greece), where it was wielded by the Greek god Asclepius, a deity associated with healing and medicine. So, a perfect gift for a front line doctor or nurse or care giver, to whom we all owe many