Description: Any series of vertical lines or bands. Vertical lines may be used in combination with other elements such as being painted on the inside of molded flutes. Cataloging Example for Example A: Stylistic Genre Overglaze, handpainted Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Body Painted, over free hand Unidentifiable Vertical Lines Individual A Exterior… Read more »

Description: The umbrella stylistic element is used to describe any painted or molded element that resembles an umbrella. Seen most often on Chinoiserie style painted pearlwares. Cataloging Example for Top Sherd: Stylistic Genre Polycrhome, warm Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Body Painted, under free hand Yellow-Red, Intense Medium Umbrella Scene Combination… Read more »

Description: A range of shading techniques characterizes bodies of water. Identifying water usually includes other images within the scene. Water is usually represented by lines of varying thicknesses that give emphasis to objects on the water or land protruding into the water. Cataloging Example for Top Sherd: Stylistic Genre Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique… Read more »

Description: A single wavy band of dots. The dot size can vary.  Seen most often on overglaze porcelain. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Overglaze, handpainted Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Proximal Rim Painted, over free hand Yellow, Muted Medium Wavy Band 02 Individual A  

Description: A single, solid wavy band. This band can have both large and small undulating curves. Seen most often on overglaze porcelain. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Overglaze, handpainted Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Proximal Rim Painted, over free hand Red, Intense Medium Wavy Band 03 Individual A… Read more »

Description: This is an element seen on factory made slipware, created with a multi-chambered slip cup. The “twigs” are made by dragging the quills in a series of connected opposing motions. Seen oriented both horizontally and vertically. Cataloging Example for Top Sherd: Stylistic Genre Slipware, factory made Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif… Read more »

Description: A solid wavy line that has dots on one side of the line characterizes Wavy Band 04. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Overglaze, handpainted Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Proximal Rim Painted, over free hand Unidentifiable Wavy Band 04 Individual A  

Description: This element has Trellis Band 25 as the base, with a single dot at the point where each crossed line meets. Note that in the example, the dot appears to be at the intersection of the crosshatching.  A variation shows a diamond rather than a dot at the points of intersection.  A second variation… Read more »

Description: This band is characterized by small, repeated waves or small scallops. Seen primarily on stonewares. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre None (leave field blank) Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Proximal Rim Rouletted No Applied Color Wavy Band 06 Individual A  

Description: This could be thought of as “half of a trellis band”. Triple lined V’s instead of X’s form the central element of the band. Single lined hatch marks form V’s in the negative spaces between.   Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif… Read more »