Archangel Michael Statue with Scales of Justice, Antique Stone Finish, 8.25 in

Weigher of Souls: the Archangel Michael Statue

This Saint Michael scales statue shows the archangel holding a balance in one hand, as if weighing a decision. The resin figure has an antique stone finish, and a small square base keeps it steady. The pose is calm and upright, with none of the dragon-slaying drama seen in other Michael images. This Archangel Michael statue suits quiet spaces.

Product Details

• Material: Resin with antique stone finish
• Dimensions: 8.25 in H x 5 in W x 4 in D including base
• Base alone: 3 1/4 in W x 3 1/4 in D x 1/4 in H
• Weight: 1.2 lbs
• Product number: A-032S

Michael Weighing Souls

In Christian art Michael is most often shown weighing souls on the scales of Judgment Day. The Bible never describes the scene, yet the image took hold early. Artists sometimes added demons who tug at the balance. Michael weighing souls is therefore a scene of justice and mercy together.

Older Scales, Older Stories

The idea is much older than Christianity. In Egypt the heart was weighed against a feather, with Anubis at the scale. In the Iliad, Zeus weighs the fates of Achilles and Hector on golden scales. This angel of justice figurine joins that long line of scale bearers. Scholars treat these as parallels, not proven ancestors.

The Scales of Justice

A balance is an easy symbol to read. Two pans hang level only when the weights are fair. The Saint Michael scales statue puts that idea in the hand of an angel. Michael weighing souls is the image most tied to the Last Judgment. The angel of justice figurine suits anyone who values fairness.

Display and Reflection

The balance in his hand gives this Archangel Michael statue a clear story, even from across a room. Place it near a desk where decisions are made, or on a shelf with books about law and ethics. The Saint Michael scales statue also suits a home altar. An angel of justice figurine is an uncommon choice, and it starts conversations. Choose a calm guardian instead of a warrior.

This Archangel Michael statue is 8.25 in tall and weighs 1.2 lbs with its base. It suits a desk, a shelf, or a home altar. The base alone is 3 1/4 in square. Dust it with a soft dry cloth. Browse more angels in our Christianity, Angels and Crosses collection.

Michael is one of the angels named in the Book of Enoch, along with Uriel, Raphael, and Gabriel. This Archangel Michael statue shows him in a quieter role.

For More Reading

• Follow the weighing of souls from Egypt and Greece to Christian art. Weighing of souls - Wikipedia
• Meet the Michael of scripture and tradition. Michael (archangel) - Wikipedia
• See an Egyptian heart scarab made to win a favorable weighing. Heart Scarab with a Human Head - The Metropolitan Museum of Art