Description:
It might be helpful to imagine this band as consisting of repeating halves of a butterfly. The band is characterized by a single element that repeats itself. The element consists of two “wings” or “petals” with a single, curved “antennae” or “stamen.”
Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:
| Stylistic Genre |
|---|
| Overglaze, handpainted |
| Interior/Exterior | Location | Decorative Technique | Color | Stylistic Element | Motif |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior | Proximal Rim | Painted, over free hand | Unidentifiable | Botanical Band 08 | Individual A |



