Description:
A butterfly element can be a realistic representation of a butterfly (above) or more abstract (below). The defining characteristics include antennae and multi-lobed wings that can alternate between being filled with color and highlighted with dashes or stripes.
Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:
| Stylistic Genre |
|---|
| Handpainted, Blue |
| Interior/Exterior | Location | Decorative Technique | Color | Stylistic Element | Motif |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior | Body | Painted, under free hand | Blue, Muted Medium | Butterfly | Adjacent/Stacked Combo A |




