Cross, Square, see Cross, Greek.
Crow.—Chinese, harbinger of bad luck; Indian, an evil foreboder among the Hindus and a good omen among the Mohammedans. It is said that Sir Salar Jang, the late Minister of Hyderabad, always looked at a crow the first thing in the morning and that one of his attendants was told oft to stand with a crow in a cage facing his window.
Crowing Cock, see Rooster.
Crown Jewel, see Pear.
David's Shield, see Star, six-pointed.
David's Signet or Shield, see Star, six-pointed.
Deer.—In China it is symbolic of longevity and success. In India a doe is symbolic of love towards animals because of its association with Shakuntala in the Lost Ring, a very popular drama by Kalidas.
Diamond.—Found in rugs of most every class, but more especially in those of the Caucasus. As far as we are able to learn the diamond has no special symbolic significance. (See doubletone at p. [110].)
Diaper, see Lattice.