Checkerboard/Diamonds
Description:
Decoration most often seen on Westerwald vessels. This element covers both the standard square checkerboard as well as squares oriented on their corners, i.e. diamonds.
Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:
| Stylistic Genre |
|---|
| Blue, Molded/stamped/incised |
| Interior/Exterior | Location | Decorative Technique | Color | Stylistic Element | Motif |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior | Body | Incised, free hand | No Applied Color | Checkerboard/Diamonds | Individual A |
| Exterior | Body | Painted, under free hand | Blue, Intense Medium | Checkerboard/Diamonds | Individual A |
