I know that this type of thing has a name. It can be in any shape but they are usually pine cones. Basically, it's a stone decorative object. I think it starts with a P. Here is one example:
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=82i9wzs&s=1
It's not pinnacle but it's like that I think...anyone know?
2007-11-20 15:31:20 · 6 answers · asked by JSampson 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Sculpture
Finial
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/finial
2007-11-20 15:36:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Neal,
they aren't pine cones, but pineapples. They are called finials and are used to decorate things like the ends of a banister, tops or columns, or any place you want them. The pineapple form has been popular in architecture and art for several centuries. You will sometimes see them used in fountains, as well.
2007-11-21 03:01:03 · answer #2 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pineapple.
2007-11-22 03:15:01 · answer #3 · answered by PEACE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pine cone, maybe.
Oh wait, nevermind.
2007-11-20 23:38:34 · answer #4 · answered by Alex 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fabergé.. is what comes to mind, it just looks like a Fabergé egg
2007-11-20 23:38:59 · answer #5 · answered by g0ds_s0n_666 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Acorn or pineapple escarpment/ i think?
2007-11-20 23:38:19 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋