Description: Dot clusters are characterized by small dots that are grouped together. They are seen on both porcelains and earthenwares. Any abstract grouping of dots, not related to botanical elements, should be classified as a “Dot Cluster.” When the dot cluster is repeated, make sure the Motifis “Individual A, repeated.” Stylistic Genre: The genre for… Read more »

  Description: Like Chain Band 03, this is a band of overlapping/connected circles; however, in this band, portions of the circles are painted, as in example shown. 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… Read more »

  Description: A single row of connected ovals composed of filled ovals within them. Two small ovals or circles are placed at the junction of each oval. 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… Read more »

  Description: A band consisting of connected open circles. An outlined “X” (no fill) appears in the center of each circle. 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… Read more »

Description: This band is comprised of a series of horizontally oriented ovals, with a diamond at each oval intersection. 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… Read more »

Description: This band is characterized by two intertwined lines that form a fluid diamond and oval pattern. Chain Band 08 is the same as Chain Band 07 except that painted two solid lines bound it. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example… Read more »

Description: Chain Band 07 is the same as Chain Band 08 except that it is not bound between two lines. Two intertwined lines that form a fluid diamond and oval pattern characterize this band. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example for… Read more »

Description: A chain of connected oblong open circles (unlike Chain Band 04, where the circles are closed). This band can either be flanked by plain bands or not. 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 Overglaze,… Read more »

Description: A band of connected ovals or circles.  Intermittent clusters comprised of a three-prong “flower” flanked by small open circles are placed at either side of the chain at regular intervals. 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: A simple band composed of interlocking ovals between two simple bands.  It can either have a painted background as seen in this example, or it can have no background. Similar to Chain Band 06, except the links of Chain Band 06 are not completely closed. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends… Read more »