Ancient pagan and modern Christian symbolism (1922)
Inman, Thomas, 1820-1876, Newton, John, M.M.C.B.E · New York, Peter Eckler publishing company · leaf 88
of valuable information which it contains is verylarge, and it is classified in a philosophical, and, we mayadd, attractive manner. The figures represent the arborvitce. Figure 7 is from Bonomi, page 292, Nineveh and itsPalaces (London, 1865). It apparently represents themystic yoni, door, or… … Figure 7. is a suggestive one, being analogous to the figure of a keyand its shank, whilst those who stand behind these f\officers present the pine cone and bag, symbolic ofAnu, Hea, and their residence. It is to be noticed, andonce for all let us assert our belief, that every detail ina sculpture…
Symbolism · Christian art and symbolism
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