Description:   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 Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Proximal Rim Painted, under free hand Purple-Blue, Muted Medium Hatched Line Band 05 Individual A Interior Proximal Rim Painted, under… Read more »

Description: A band consisting of overlapping sets of concentric circles (similar-looking to tree rings or scales). The outermost band of each set appears to be slightly darker than the rest. Primarily seen on porcelain. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:  … Read more »

Description:  Use this term to describe any stylistic element that represents fruit. 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 Polychrome, warm Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Body Painted, under free hand Yellow-Red, Muted… Read more »

Description:  Seen primarily on Native American sherds. A thickened rim created by added/applied clay. Note that folded rims are different from “rolled” rims that are primarily seen on refined wares. We do not record rolled rims as decoration (this type of information can be recorded in the “Notes” field.) Stylistic Genre: Not Applicable Cataloging Example for… Read more »

Description:  A fluted stylistic element is a molded part of the vessel (it can also be incised, lathe/engine-turned) that has channels or depressions. Fluting is best thought of as long channels or depressions as opposed to ribbing, which is defined as long raised ridges or bumps. Stylistic Genre: Not Applicable Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:… Read more »

Description: Half of a flower blooming from or growing out of a band. A radiating bloom may take many forms. It may be drawn on a plain background with detailed petals and leaves as shown, or it may be drawn with a flower petal background with simple, unshaded petals. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this… Read more »

Description: Half of a flower suspended from a band. A radiating bloom may take many forms. It may be drawn on a plain background with detailed petals and leaves, or it may be drawn with a shaded fish scale or lotus flower petal background but with simple, unshaded petals. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this… Read more »

Description: One might think of Floral Medallions as a single flower viewed from above—a plan view of a flower without stems. Floral Medallions are most often painted on the interior bottom of a teabowl, bowl, or saucer. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element…. Read more »

Description: This term should be used when you have some sort of pennant, in this case two are found on a landscape feature. 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 Handpainted blue   Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique… Read more »

Description: Use this term when you have one or more fish roe but you cannot identify the element they form. They may be in a small group or seen individually. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic… Read more »