Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Physical Attributes Facet
3. Design Elements (hierarchy name)
4. design elements (attributes)
5. motifs
6. [figure- and animal-derived motifs]

Narrower term/s

• makaramukha
• makara-praṇāla
• makaratuṇḍa
• makara-tōraṇa

Anotations

Scope note:

Motif often serving as a framing architectural device, generally combined with lintels of free-standing gateways supported by carved pillars set on molded bases. Based on ancient mythical animal, the "makaras (legendary animals)," of Indian origin and used throughout Asian art.