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Larger depictions of these things are made of smaller ones in a “juncture” from the Luristan Bronzes, which mirror them around the central ring of finials. Jellinge-style brooches elongate these things into a ribbon. The Northumbrian Ruthwell Cross depicts Christ “treading on” these things, which name a style of Migration Period art with precursors on Scythian ornaments. A Viking motif seen on the Oseberg ship features these things “gripping” borders. (10[4])Two of these subjects are “confronted” flanking the tree of life in a Near Eastern motif similar to their “mistress,” or “master,” (10[2]-5[1])such as the Seated (10[1])Woman of Çatalhöyük (“chuh-TALL-huh-YOOK”). These subjects, (10[2])which adopt “attitudes” like passant or rampant in heraldry, (10[4])are used to symbolize (10[1]-5[1])the qualities of Mark, Luke, and John in many illuminated manuscripts. (10[1])For 10 points, what subjects are mimicked by zoomorphic (10[1])art? (10[1])■END■ (10[7])

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