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... pattern , the origin and signification of which remains unclear . " Nr 153 B : Round 35 mm H : 27 mm HD : Sitting lion with an unproportionally large head . Heavily stylized . L : Geometrical pattern representing a turtle ( ? ) . Nr 154 ...
... pattern , the origin and signification of which remains unclear . " Nr 153 B : Round 35 mm H : 27 mm HD : Sitting lion with an unproportionally large head . Heavily stylized . L : Geometrical pattern representing a turtle ( ? ) . Nr 154 ...
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... pattern may represent the seven stars of the Big Dipper ( Ursa Major ) . Nr 157 B : Round 37 mm H : 43 mm HD : Lion ... pattern which might be interpreted as a variant of the swastika pattern . Another - but less probable ...
... pattern may represent the seven stars of the Big Dipper ( Ursa Major ) . Nr 157 B : Round 37 mm H : 43 mm HD : Lion ... pattern which might be interpreted as a variant of the swastika pattern . Another - but less probable ...
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... pattern are chased into the metal around the edge ( cf nr 163 ) , and there is a fish pattern in the field along one of the sides of the handle . L : Irregular geometrical pattern ( < ?; turtle ? ) Nr 169 B : Round Ø 30 mm H : 72.
... pattern are chased into the metal around the edge ( cf nr 163 ) , and there is a fish pattern in the field along one of the sides of the handle . L : Irregular geometrical pattern ( < ?; turtle ? ) Nr 169 B : Round Ø 30 mm H : 72.
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