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Guilloche, usually spelled without the acute accent on the final e, describes a repetitive architectural pattern widely used in classical Greece and Rome, consisting of two ribbons that wind around a series of regular central points. These central points are often blank, but may contain a figure, such as a rose. Guilloche is a back-formation from guilloché, so called because the architectural motif resembles the designs produced by Guilloche techniques.

Guilloche Ornament Painted on Burnt Clay, from the Ruins of Nineveh

Guilloche, usually spelled without the acute accent on the final e, describes a repetitive architectural…

"Grolier scroll, the flowing curved lines that surround and interlace the geometrical framework of a design for a book-cover in the style of Grolier." -Whitney, 1911

Grolier Scroll

"Grolier scroll, the flowing curved lines that surround and interlace the geometrical framework of a…

The riddle in this "Riddle-seal of Oxford" is an 'ox' crossing a 'ford.' "A seal which contains a rebus, riddle, or other descriptive device." -Whitney, 1911

Riddle Seal

The riddle in this "Riddle-seal of Oxford" is an 'ox' crossing a 'ford.' "A seal which contains a rebus,…

The border undulate band is a design found in a picture by Domenico Zampieri during the 16th century. It is a floral wavelike design.

Border Undulate Band

The border undulate band is a design found in a picture by Domenico Zampieri during the 16th century.…

The evolute spiral trellis (garden frame) is made out of wrought iron. It is a wavelike pattern that mimics the waves of the sea.

Evolute Spiral Trellis

The evolute spiral trellis (garden frame) is made out of wrought iron. It is a wavelike pattern that…

The top ornaments perforated crest is the top ornament of a gable. It was designed by architect Eisenlohr of Carlsruhe.

Top Ornament Perforated Crest

The top ornaments perforated crest is the top ornament of a gable. It was designed by architect Eisenlohr…

This barge-board perforated crest serves as decorative effect and for protection against the weather.

Barge-Board Perforated Crest

This barge-board perforated crest serves as decorative effect and for protection against the weather.

This barge-board perforated crest serves as decorative effect and for protection against the weather.

Barge-Board Perforated Crest

This barge-board perforated crest serves as decorative effect and for protection against the weather.

This barge-board perforated crest serves as decorative effect and for protection against the weather.

Barge-Board Perforated Crest

This barge-board perforated crest serves as decorative effect and for protection against the weather.

This barge-board perforated crest serves as decorative effect and for protection against the weather.

Barge-Board Perforated Crest

This barge-board perforated crest serves as decorative effect and for protection against the weather.

This barge-board perforated crest serves as decorative effect and for protection against the weather.

Barge-Board Perforated Crest

This barge-board perforated crest serves as decorative effect and for protection against the weather.

This barge-board perforated crest serves as decorative effect and for protection against the weather.

Barge-Board Perforated Crest

This barge-board perforated crest serves as decorative effect and for protection against the weather.

This modern French cross is made out of stone. It is the most important symbol of Christian art.

Modern French Cross

This modern French cross is made out of stone. It is the most important symbol of Christian art.

The modern cross is the most important symbol of Christian art.

Modern Cross

The modern cross is the most important symbol of Christian art.

This modern French cross is made with the monogram of Christ. It is found in a commune in France called Genouilleux.

Modern French Cross

This modern French cross is made with the monogram of Christ. It is found in a commune in France called…

The gable of Church Cross is found in St. Urban's, Unterlimburg, Germany. It is used as a finial on Gables (top of roof).

Gable of Church Cross

The gable of Church Cross is found in St. Urban's, Unterlimburg, Germany. It is used as a finial on…

This 11th century tomb cross is found in a churchyard.

Tomb Cross

This 11th century tomb cross is found in a churchyard.

This modern French cross is found in Paris, France. It is typically used as a finial on gables (top of roofs).

Modern French Cross

This modern French cross is found in Paris, France. It is typically used as a finial on gables (top…

This steeple cross is found in a commune in Paris, France.

Steeple Cross

This steeple cross is found in a commune in Paris, France.

This tomb cross is found in Montpellier, France. It is used as a finial (top) on the tomb.

Tomb Cross

This tomb cross is found in Montpellier, France. It is used as a finial (top) on the tomb.

The granite cross is found on a tomb. It is used as the finial (top) on the tomb.

Granite Cross

The granite cross is found on a tomb. It is used as the finial (top) on the tomb.

The medieval steeple cross is found in the historic region Franconia of northern Germany.

Medieval Steeple Cross

The medieval steeple cross is found in the historic region Franconia of northern Germany.

The medieval steeple cross is found in the historic region Franconia of northern Germany.

Medieval Steeple Cross

The medieval steeple cross is found in the historic region Franconia of northern Germany.

The medieval steeple cross is found in the historic region Franconia of northern Germany.

Medieval Steeple Cross

The medieval steeple cross is found in the historic region Franconia of northern Germany.

The modern steeple cross includes hammered foliage.

Modern Steeple Cross

The modern steeple cross includes hammered foliage.

The steeple cross includes hammered foliage.

Steeple Cross

The steeple cross includes hammered foliage.

The wrought-iron tomb cross was designed during the 18th century. Found in Thiengen, Germany, the center of the cross has a metal plate that contains an inscription.

Wrought-Iron Tomb Cross

The wrought-iron tomb cross was designed during the 18th century. Found in Thiengen, Germany, the center…

The wrought-iron tomb cross was designed during the 18th century. Found in Thiengen, Germany, the center of the cross has a metal plate that contains an inscription.

Wrought-Iron Tomb Cross

The wrought-iron tomb cross was designed during the 18th century. Found in Thiengen, Germany, the center…

The modern gothic finial is a three dimensional cross made out of stone. It serves to decorate Spires, Pinnacles and tombs.

Modern Gothic Finial

The modern gothic finial is a three dimensional cross made out of stone. It serves to decorate Spires,…

The early gothic finial is a three dimensional cross made out of stone. It serves to decorate Spires, Pinnacles and tombs.

Early Gothic Finial

The early gothic finial is a three dimensional cross made out of stone. It serves to decorate Spires,…

The french gothic finial is a three dimensional cross, made out of stone. It serves to decorate Spires, Pinnacles and tombs.

French Gothic Finial

The french gothic finial is a three dimensional cross, made out of stone. It serves to decorate Spires,…

This early gothic finial is a 13th century three dimensional cross. Made out of stone, it decorates the top of a cathedral found in Chatres, a town in north-central France.

Early Gothic Finial

This early gothic finial is a 13th century three dimensional cross. Made out of stone, it decorates…

The modern finial is three dimensional cross made of stone. It serves to decorate Spires, Pinnacles and tombs.

Modern Finial

The modern finial is three dimensional cross made of stone. It serves to decorate Spires, Pinnacles…

The modern finial is three dimensional cross made of stone. It serves to decorate Spires, Pinnacles and tombs.

Modern Finial

The modern finial is three dimensional cross made of stone. It serves to decorate Spires, Pinnacles…

The modern finial is three dimensional cross made of stone. It serves to decorate Spires, Pinnacles and tombs.

Modern Finial

The modern finial is three dimensional cross made of stone. It serves to decorate Spires, Pinnacles…

The medieval grill finial is made out of wrought-iron and is in the shape of a flower.

Medieval Grill Finial

The medieval grill finial is made out of wrought-iron and is in the shape of a flower.

The coronal finial is made out of wrought-iron. It is a 17th century design of foliage found in Limburg, Germany.

Coronal Finial

The coronal finial is made out of wrought-iron. It is a 17th century design of foliage found in Limburg,…

The coronal finial is modern gate found in Berlin, Germany. It is a floral design made out of wrought-iron.

Coronal Finial

The coronal finial is modern gate found in Berlin, Germany. It is a floral design made out of wrought-iron.

The part of grill finial is a 15th century design found on the Toulouse Cathedral in France. It is made out of wrought-iron and is in the shape of a flower.

Part of Grill Finial

The part of grill finial is a 15th century design found on the Toulouse Cathedral in France. It is made…

The termination of fountain finial is a 15th century design found in the Cluny museum in Paris, France. It is made out of wrought-iron in the shape of a flower.

Termination of Fountain Finial

The termination of fountain finial is a 15th century design found in the Cluny museum in Paris, France.…

This is part of a spanish trellis gate. Designed during the 14th century, it is made of wrought-iron in the shape of a flower.

Spanish Trellis Gate Finial

This is part of a spanish trellis gate. Designed during the 14th century, it is made of wrought-iron…

The chancel screen finial is found in the space around the altar. It is a 16th century design found in Freiburg, Germany.

Chancel Screen Finial

The chancel screen finial is found in the space around the altar. It is a 16th century design found…

The wrought-iron finial is a 16th century design in the shape of a flower.

Wrought-Iron Finial

The wrought-iron finial is a 16th century design in the shape of a flower.

The modern finial is made out of wrought-iron.

Modern Finial

The modern finial is made out of wrought-iron.

The modern finial is made out of wrought-iron.

Modern Finial

The modern finial is made out of wrought-iron.

The stone knob finial is an Italian Gothic design found in a Milan Cathedral. It is typically used as termination in architecture and furniture.

Stone Knob Finial

The stone knob finial is an Italian Gothic design found in a Milan Cathedral. It is typically used as…

The stone knob finial is an Italian Gothic design found in a Milan Cathedral. It is typically used as termination in architecture and furniture.

Stone Knob Finial

The stone knob finial is an Italian Gothic design found in a Milan Cathedral. It is typically used as…

The modern knob finial is typically used as termination in architecture and furniture.

Modern Knob Finial

The modern knob finial is typically used as termination in architecture and furniture.

This modern knob finial is a fir-cone that is typically used as termination in architecture and furniture.

Modern Knob Finial

This modern knob finial is a fir-cone that is typically used as termination in architecture and furniture.

This finial modern vase is typically used as termination in architecture and furniture.

Finial Modern Vase

This finial modern vase is typically used as termination in architecture and furniture.

This finial modern vase is found in the ministry of war in Paris, France. It is typically used on tombs, doorposts and on attics of ornamental architecture.

Finial Modern French Vase

This finial modern vase is found in the ministry of war in Paris, France. It is typically used on tombs,…

This finial modern vase is found on a house in the Monceau Park in, Paris, France. It was designed by architect Tronquois.

Finial Modern French Vase

This finial modern vase is found on a house in the Monceau Park in, Paris, France. It was designed by…

This finial modern vase is found on a house in the Monceau Park in, Paris, France. It was designed by architect Tronquois.

Finial Modern French Vase

This finial modern vase is found on a house in the Monceau Park in, Paris, France. It was designed by…

This flag-staff finial is found on the lower end.

Flag-Staff Finial

This flag-staff finial is found on the lower end.

The part of tripod pendant knob is a reversed knob that hangs.

Part of Tripod Pendant Knob

The part of tripod pendant knob is a reversed knob that hangs.

The part of tripod pendant knob is a reversed knob that hangs.

Part of Tripod Pendant Knob

The part of tripod pendant knob is a reversed knob that hangs.

The part of lantern pendant knob is a French Renaissance design.

Part of Lantern Pendant Knob

The part of lantern pendant knob is a French Renaissance design.

The lower end of the chandelier pendant knob is shown. It is a 17th century design.

Chandelier Pendant Knob

The lower end of the chandelier pendant knob is shown. It is a 17th century design.

The bracket piscina pendant knob is found under the piscina of a church. It is a 16th century French design.

Bracket Piscina Pendant Knob

The bracket piscina pendant knob is found under the piscina of a church. It is a 16th century French…

The modern pendant knob is done in stucco-work. It is hanging reversed knob.

Modern Pendant Knob

The modern pendant knob is done in stucco-work. It is hanging reversed knob.