bhāraputraka
Identification code: 300446258
Hierarchy classification:
- top of the aat hierarchies
- Objects Facet
- Components (hierarchy name)
- components (objects parts)
- [components by specific context]
- architectural elements
- [structural elements and components for structural elements]
- structural elements
- [supporting and resisting elements]
- anthropomorphic supporting elements
Alternative term/s
- bharaputraka
- bhāravāhaka
Anotations
Scope note:
In Indian architecture, a support in the form of a yakṣa figure supporting or feigning to support moldings of the superstructure.
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