YOU4418716 Bocca della verita (mouth of truth) of the doge\'s palace in Venice, also called bocca di leone (lion\'s mouth) because its ornament often represented the mouth of a fawn, this type of mailbox allowed citizens of the former Republic of Venice to denounce delits under anonymity. That of the palace of the doges was intended, among other things, to disguise corrupt officials. Hence its inscription ??????Secrete denunciations against anyone who conceals favours or services, or who seeks to hide his true income?? Photography, KIM Youngtae, Venice, Italy.; (add.info.: Bocca della verita (mouth of truth) of the doge\'s palace in Venice, also called bocca di leone (lion\'s mouth) because its ornament often represented the mouth of a fawn, this type of mailbox allowed citizens of the former Republic of Venice to denounce delits under anonymity. That of the palace of the doges was intended, among other things, to disguise corrupt officials. Hence its inscription ??????Secrete denunciations against anyone who conceals favours or services, or who seeks to hide his true income?? Photography, KIM Youngtae, Venice, Italy.); 穢 Kim Young Tae. All rights reserved 2022.