Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Physical Attributes Facet
3. Design Elements (hierarchy name)
4. design elements (attributes)
5. motifs
6. crosses (motifs)

Anotations

Scope note:

Cross in the shape of the Greek letter tau, that is, T-shaped. In Christianity and other ancient societies, the tau cross symbolized life, resurrection, reincarnation, and blood sacrifice. Used in the crux ansata or ankh of ancient Egyptian symbolism, in heraldry, on a St. Anthony's cross as a sacred symbol, and by St. Francis of Assisi as the symbol of his order.