Antique Sun Disk

Antique Hittite sun disk Brass Marble base Postage and packaging €13 anywhere in Ireland The Hittite Sun Disk is an ancient Anatolian symbol dating back to the 20th century BC. The disks can be divided into four distinct variations. These are Semi-circular, Diamond shaped, Circular with bulls' horn and circular of semicircular with a complex design including animals and horns. The circle which forms the perimeter of the disc represents either the earth or the sun. At the bottom, there are two horn-like protrusions but what they represent is not clear. The protrusions at the top represent fertility, and the procreation of nature. The birds symbolize fertility and the freedom in nature. Postage and packaging €13 anywhere in Ireland