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All the United States Ohio Columbus Gavel Sculpture

Gavel Sculpture

Just outside the Ohio Supreme Court sits a testament to justice.

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It's hammer time, so to speak. Not far from the Supreme Court of Ohio, resides a giant sculpture synonymous with the court system. The giant gavel can be found inside the reflecting pool outside the supreme court building. The piece was commissioned by the Ohio State Bar Association and weighs around 17,000 pounds. 

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