Botanical Band 08

Botanical Band 08

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