No default posture.
No default orientation.
No default tincture.
See also: Knot in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.
A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot. Found in Japanese armory. Default orientation: free ends to base. No proper coloration.
Source: Kenmon Shokamon (Page 18). Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Source: Kenmon Shokamon. Artist unknown. (Page 18.) Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
A stylized knot.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
A stylized knot. This version with curved edges is typical, but also seen with straight lines.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A stylized knot. This version with straight edges is less common.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A stylized knot.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A stylized knot.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A stylized knot.
Source: Sammelband Mehrerer Wappenbücher (Folio 15v). Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Sammelband Mehrerer Wappenbücher. Artist unknown. (Folio 15v.) Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A stylized knot.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
A stylized knot. Default orientation: two loops to chief. No proper coloration.
Source: Heraldry, Ancient and Modern. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Heraldry, Ancient and Modern. Artist: Unknown.
A stylized knot. Also called a Dacre knot. Often shown with charges tucked into the left and right loops. Default orientation: center loop to chief. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A knotwork design formed of two interlaced heart shapes.
Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft (From page 258). Artist: Vigil Raber. .
Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft. Artist: Vigil Raber. (From page 258.)
A stylized knot. Default orientation: crosswise. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A stylized knot. Default orientation: one point to chief. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
A stylized knot. Default orientation: one loop to chief. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed) ( (attributed),attributed).
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).
A stylized knot. Default orientation: one loop to chief. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Elionora inghean Ui Cheallaigh.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Elionora inghean Ui Cheallaigh.
A geometric pattern found as an artistic motif throughout the ancient and medieval world. This charge is not yet registered and would likely require documentation.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Adapted from images of medieval tile mosaics. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Adapted from images of medieval tile mosaics. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A geometric pattern found as an artistic motif throughout the ancient and medieval world. This charge is not yet registered and would likely require documentation.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A stylized knot. Similar to an overhand knot. Default orientation: ends in fess. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
A stylized knot. Similar to an overhand knot. Default orientation: ends in fess. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed) ( (attributed),attributed).
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).
A stylized knot. Similar to an overhand knot. Default orientation: ends in fess. No proper coloration.
Source: Heraldry of Fish. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Heraldry of Fish. Artist unknown.
A stylized knot. Similar to an overhand knot. Default orientation: ends in fess. No proper coloration.
Source: Some Feudal Lords and Their Seals. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Some Feudal Lords and Their Seals. Artist unknown.
A stylized knot.
Source: Heraldic Badges (From page 79). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Heraldic Badges. Artist: Unknown. (From page 79.)
A stylized knot. See also the triquetra.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A stylized knot. See also the triquetra. Default orientation: one loop to chief. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
See also the trefoil knot.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
See also the trefoil knot.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown.
See also the trefoil knot.
Source: Wikimedia Commons. Artist: AnonMoos.
Source: Wikimedia Commons. Artist: AnonMoos.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A stylized knot.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
A stylized knot. Default orientation: fesswise. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux.
