. Dr. R. Munro[217] reports from the Crannog of Lesnacroghera country, Antrim, Ireland, two pieces or disks of thin bronze, repoussés ([fig. 216]), bearing the sign of the Swastika and having the four arms of the spirals turned to the left. The similarity of this figure with those shown on the shields of the Pima Indians of New Mexico and Arizona (figs. [257] and [258]) is to be remarked. [Fig. 217] shows a triskelion of symmetric spirals turned to the right. In the Crannog of Lochlee, near Tarbolton, a bronze pin was found ([fig. 218]), the head of which was inclosed in a ring. On one side of the head was engraved a Greek cross, on the other was a normal Swastika turned to the right. The same crannog furnished a piece of ash wood five inches square, which had been preserved, as were all the other objects, by the peat, on which was carved a triskelion ([fig. 219]) after the form and style of those on the Missouri mound pottery.
GALLO ROMAN PERIOD.
France.—The employment of the Swastika in France did not cease with the Bronze or Iron ages, but continued into the occupation of Gaul by the Romans.
Fig. 220.
STONE ALTAR WITH
SWASTIKA ON PEDESTAL.
France. Museum of Toulouse.
De Mortillet, “Musée
Préhistorique,” fig. 1267.
Fig. 221.
POTTERY BOTTLE OF DARK GRAY
WITH SWASTIKA AND
DECORATION IN WHITE BARBOTINE.
Gallo-Roman Epoch. Museum of
Rouen. De Mortillet, “Musée
Préhistorique,” fig. 1246.