kīrttimukhas
- Scope note
- Grotesque animal heads or masks resembling the form of a lion that are used as decorative devices on some temples, common in India and Southeast Asia. They may appear with horns, pearl festoons, or floral garlands erupting from the mouth; grāsamukha; demon head.
- Date of creation: 18-Nov-2024
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024