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VII.— NOTES ON SOME CYLINDERS 185 



What are Cylinders ? — Classification of Cylinders — Symbols 

 used on Cylinders — Possible origin of ' Key of Life ' — Possible 

 origin of the Cross as a symbol — Meaning of three fingers 

 uplifted by Buddha and by the Pope — Derivation of Ma- 

 homedan from Assyrian symbols — Hand symbols on Assyrian 

 cylinders — Possible origin of the Sceptre — The Umbrella as an 

 emblem of Royalty. 



CONCLUSIONS 205 



