Trefoil comes from the Latin word for “leaf,” since its shape often resembles a leaf. A trefoil is a pattern of the outline of three overlapping rings, often used in Christian symbolism in church architecture and in crosses – especially Ethiopian Crosses – to represent the Holy Trinity which reflects the idea that God is one god in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The ‘trefoil flowers’ are at the ends of crossbars symbolize the Holy Trinity and the Resurrection. Three overlapping rings also depict the interconnected and inseparable nature of God.The form is also used in Buddhism in which a 3-foiled arch, aureole or nimbus (cloud) is used to highlight a supernatural being.
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Tibetan repoussé of Shakyamuni Buddha in Earth Witnessing mudra within a trefoil arch on a lotus base.
This Roman ceramic flagon is a uniquely shaped vessel used to store and pour potable liquids. A crème slip carinated jug with a high profile and a trefoil pouring spout, it has a strap handle attached from the carinated edge to just below the rim for easy handling. Roman coarse wars like this were use for liquids and to make offerings to household deities.
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