Twin Fish, see Herati.
Umbrella.—A Buddhist symbol which is occasionally found in Chinese rugs.
Urn, see Vase.
Vase or Urn.—A Buddhist symbol occasionally found in Chinese decoration. (See doubletone at pp. [210] and [212]; also color plate at p. [22].)
Vulture.—Indian, death.
Water Crest, see Meander, Greek.
Wheel.—A Buddhist symbol which is sacred to Vishnu, who holds it in his hand. It also symbolizes the "wheel of the law." Found in Chinese ornament.
Wine-Glass Border.—A border which resembles a wine glass and is especially common in the Caucasian textiles, particularly the Kazaks and Shirvans. It appears in various forms, but the most common is the one in combination with the fish-bone design. (See color plate at p. [292].)
