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Wheel crosses

Scope note

Circles enclosing four-spoke crosses, an ancient sign from which Celtic crosses may derive.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000165461

Broader Terms used

crosses (motifs)

Term used for

crosses, wheel

Equivalent Terms used

wheel cross

Created

12yrs ago

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