Description:

Cartouche 01 is a scroll or curled circle that contains further decoration and often serves as a “separating” element between bands—it may be solid with a flower or it could contain an intricate painted scene or crest. Two examples of Cartouche 01 and how they should be cataloged are presented here.

Example A

Cataloging Example for Example A:

Stylistic Genre
Handpainted, Blue

 

Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif
Interior Proximal Rim Painted, under free hand Blue, Muted Medium Cartouche 01 Adjacent Combo A
Interior Proximal Rim Painted, under free hand Blue, Muted Medium Floral, Radiating Bloom Adjacent Combo A

Example B

 

Cataloging Example for Example B:

Stylistic Genre
Overglaze, hand painted

 

Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif
Interior Proximal Rim Painted, over free hand Red, Muted Medium Cartouche 01 Adjacent Combo A
Interior Proximal Rim Painted, over free hand Red, Muted Dark Diaper/ 1 Dot Adjacent Combo A