Description: One or more incised or molded straight bands encircling a vessel. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element.   Cataloging Example for Example A: Stylistic Genre None (leave this field blank) Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Body Incised, lathe/engine-turned… Read more »

Description: Slip-based decoration in which “two or more colored slips are laid down” on a vessel. Then “a tool is used to move the slips through one another physically in order to create patterns after they are initially laid down” (Erickson and Hunter. “Dots, Dashes, and Squiggles: Early English Slipware Technology.” Ceramics in America 2001,… Read more »

Description: Consists of a molded element running along the interior rim, which looks like a twisted rope. Hanging down from this element is an area of herringbone pattern.  Sections of the herringbone pattern are separated by a botanical swag-like element.  May or may not be painted. Stylistic Genre: Molded Edge Decoration, Other Cataloging Example for… Read more »

Description: Consists of a molded element running along the interior rim, which looks like a twisted rope. Hanging down from this element is a row of fern leaves. Stylistic Genre: Molded Edge Decoration, Other Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Molded Edge Decoration, other Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior… Read more »

Description: This element is any representation of architectural columns. The example on Black Basalt has the columns alternating with acanthus leaves. This element is often seen on other refined stonewares as well. 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: “Clouded” decoration consists of a clear lead-fluxed glaze with spots of transparent color added, such as green, yellow, blue, gray, or brown. This is similar to “Tortoiseshell” decoration, which consists of a brown speckling under a clear lead-fluxed glaze. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique,… Read more »

Description: Cloud Band 1 is characterized by a scalloped band extending from another band. This scalloped area also contains diagonal hatching. This band is not identified as a scallop band because in the literature of Canton decorated Chinese porcelain, this band element is always known as a cloud element. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this… Read more »

Description: A band of open circles alternating with dots. 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, handpainted Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior body Painted, over free hand Unidentifiable Circle Band… Read more »

Description: This is a painted circle with no fill. 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 Unidentifiable Painted, under free hand Blue, Intense Dark Circle,… Read more »

Description: Molded “bull’s eye” circles.  Seen here on Wedgwood green. 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 Proximal Rim Molded No Applied Color… Read more »