Mask of Vaikuntha Vishnu, late 5th century. Learn more about 5th century masks
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Also known as “temple border,” it is a border or edge motif composed of repeated, staggered triangles that resemble gopurams (entrance gateways in southern Indian temple architecture). Its form is also inspired by the flowers of the thazhampoo or kewda plant (Pandanus Odorifer) found in Tamil Nadu and parts of southern India.