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Mascaron - noun.

These fabulous faces, whether human, animal or mythical creature, are often found decorating buildings or other objects. Mascarons are a worldwide and ancient phenomenon, although most people would know them from architecture.


Rococo mascaron in the courtyard of the Hôtel Le Lièvre de la Grange (Rue de Braque no. 4–6), Paris, designed by Victor-Thierry Dailly, 1734-1735
By VVVCFFrance - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link


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Date: 2024-10-20 09:01 am (UTC)
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Amazing, I never knew there was a word for those!
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