Circle Band 17
Description:
The decorative arts term for this element is a guilloche (shown here on Black Basalt). A band composed of two or more elements twisted/wound together horizontally, resulting in circular openings that are often filled with “ornaments,” in this case botanical elements.
Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element.
Stylistic Genre:
The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element.
Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:
| Stylistic Genre |
|---|
| None (Leave field blank) |
| Interior/Exterior | Location | Decorative Technique | Color | Stylistic Element | Motif |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior | Handle | Sprig Molded | No Applied Color | Circle Band 17 | Individual A |
| Exterior | Handle | Sprig Molded | No Applied Color | Cordoned | Individual, Repeated B |
