fukubachi; inverted bowl atop a pagoda finial
Architectural term for the bowl-shaped element on a pagoda's spire (sōrin).
The finial of a five-story pagoda has a fukubachi.
Alternate kanji spelling; 覆 also means 'cover' or 'invert'.
From 伏 (ふく, 'inverted') + 鉢 (はち, 'bowl'), describing its shape.