Bird, stylized

Bird, stylized

Description:

Abstract representations of birds are seen most often on painted porcelain and Pearlwares. Stylized birds tend to be represented by short curved line in a V-formation or as V-shaped or M-shaped creatures themselves, painted much like the way we associate with children’s drawings of birds. An example of particularly abstract birds are below.

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An esepcially abstract example of stylized birds.

Genre:

The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element.

Cataloging Example for the Featured Sherd:

Stylistic Genre
Handpainted Blue
Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif
Exterior Body Painted, under free hand Purple-Blue, Intense Dark Bird, stylized Individual A