Another possibility is a reference to a tree of life.
In Indian tradition, the base is often overlaid on a scaly hill texture. In Celtic tradition, an intricate lacework of roots (which is more similar to the VMS). In Hebrew texts, it is often represented schematically. Egyptian and Assyrian don't usuallly show the roots.
Mesopotamian (not sure if it's a tree of life or something else) and Assyrian (don't know if it's original or reproduction):
![[Image: c7f41c49d0c6d33cb691a6e668fad642--ancien...e-tree.jpg]](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/c7/f4/1c/c7f41c49d0c6d33cb691a6e668fad642--ancient-mesopotamia-tree-tree.jpg)
![[Image: lrg-1012-solar-disk-ashur-tree-of-life-seal.jpg]](http://www.electricyouniverse.com/eye/thumbs/lrg-1012-solar-disk-ashur-tree-of-life-seal.jpg)
The Norse Yggdrasill is the tree of the world, with the branches and each root extending into a different realm. The numbers 3 and 9 are strongly associated with the myths, as is water (and wells).
In Indian tradition, the base is often overlaid on a scaly hill texture. In Celtic tradition, an intricate lacework of roots (which is more similar to the VMS). In Hebrew texts, it is often represented schematically. Egyptian and Assyrian don't usuallly show the roots.
Mesopotamian (not sure if it's a tree of life or something else) and Assyrian (don't know if it's original or reproduction):
The Norse Yggdrasill is the tree of the world, with the branches and each root extending into a different realm. The numbers 3 and 9 are strongly associated with the myths, as is water (and wells).