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MASCARON [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-07-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Elements
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mascaron
1, record 1, English, mascaron
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mask 2, record 1, English, mask
correct, noun
- grotesque mask 3, record 1, English, grotesque%20mask
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A grotesque head or face, used to adorn keystones and other prominent parts, to spout water in fountains, and the like. 2, record 1, English, - mascaron
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'architecture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mascaron
1, record 1, French, mascaron
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, French, - mascaron
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symbols, Motifs and Ornaments (Arts)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- grotesque mask 1, record 2, English, grotesque%20mask
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a sculpture ornamental pattern. 1, record 2, English, - grotesque%20mask
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symboles, motifs et ornements (Arts)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mascaron
1, record 2, French, mascaron
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tête grotesque ou fantastique d'homme, de femme ou d'animal présentée de face. 2, record 2, French, - mascaron
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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