Indian Sculpture c8.240
Indian Sculpture c8.240
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c8.240
The facial physiognomy resumes that of the composition; angular in every instance, that of Narasiṃha is based on the rectangle and square, with which go the wide-open jaws, the wide-open eye, whereas that of Hiraṇyakaśipu, triangular and pointed, harbours the derision of a closed mouth and defiantly slanting eyes.