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GROTESQUE MASK [2 records]

Record 1 2003-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Elements
DEF

A grotesque head or face, used to adorn keystones and other prominent parts, to spout water in fountains, and the like.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'architecture
DEF

Tête d'homme ou d'animal, plus ou moins grotesque ou fantastique, sculptée en bas-relief d'ornement d'une clef de voûte, d'une console, d'un linteau, etc., ou encore pour constituer la bouche d'une fontaine ou l'extrémité d'une gouttière.

Spanish

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Record 2 1985-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symbols, Motifs and Ornaments (Arts)
OBS

a sculpture ornamental pattern.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symboles, motifs et ornements (Arts)
DEF

Tête grotesque ou fantastique d'homme, de femme ou d'animal présentée de face.

Spanish

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