Description:
Use this term when the decoration/applied color covers the entire sherd being cataloged or when referring to the “background color” e.g. with many factory made slipware designs.
Stylistic Genre:
The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element.
Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:
Stylistic Genre |
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Slipware, factory made |
Interior/Exterior | Location | Decorative Technique | Color | Stylistic Element | Motif |
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Exterior | Body | Slip, lathe/engine turned | Blue, muted medium | Solid | Individual A |