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Finials

Scope note

Ornaments which terminate the point of a spire, pinnacle, or other vertical member; found on furniture as well as architecture.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30002280

Narrower Terms used

pommels (finials)

Term used for

guglias

Equivalent Terms used

finial

Created

13yrs ago

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