Braids Formed by the Impression of Knots

Year: 2019 Authors: Alexander Åström; Christoffer Åström

Core claim

Cylinder seal impressions of Turk’s head knots and links can be classified as braids, creating a historical bridge between knot theory and braid theory.

Topics

cylinder seals, Turk’s head knots, braid closures, archaeological pattern analysis

Domains

knot theory, braid theory, topology, braid index, archaeological artifacts, pattern design, material culture, visual motifs

Methods

visual comparison, topological classification, historical analysis, illustrated examples

Media

cylinder seals, clay impressions, hematite, steatite

Source status

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