Description: Double lined X’s form the central part of the central element of the band. Smaller single lined diamonds are located in the spaces between X’s. Each diamond has a dot in the center. Half-circles are painted above and below the cross bars of the X’s. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd: Stylistic Genre… Read more »
Trellis Band 43
Description: Very similar to Trellis Band 18: Composed of concentric Xs or crosshatching with a disconnected X inside the diamond-shaped cells between the Xs. The difference between the two is that the X’s on this band are composed of double lines that overlap one another, as opposed to the X’s that are not overlapping in… Read more »
Wavy Band 07
Description: Two parallel wavy lines running around the vessel. One is solid; the other is made up of dots. These dots are found on both sides of the wavy line. Seen most often on overglaze porcelain. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd: Stylistic Genre Polychrome, warm Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior… Read more »
Trellis Band 42
Description: Very similar to Trellis Band 33: A band composed of a single row of X’s with a cross in each X, creating an asterisk. A single dot is located in the middle of the diamond negative space between the X’s. This band the addition of three vertical dots down the midline of each diamond:… Read more »
Trellis Band 41
Description: A single row of X’s with slightly smaller diamonds transposed over each X junction. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd: Stylistic Genre Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Proximal Rim Painted, under free hand Purple-Blue, Muted Dark Trellis Band 41 Individual A
Trellis Band 40
Description: The blurry effect in this example is the result of the paint running. Triple lined X’s create a single trellis row. Curved four-sided shapes are painted in the center of each X and half circles are painted at the top and bottom of the band, in between the X’s. Cataloging Example for Depicted… Read more »
Wavy Band 08
Description: This band is characterized by two, solid, wavy lines that run parallel. Seen most often on over-glaze 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 Unidentifiable Wavy Band 08 Individual A
Trellis Band 39
Description: A single row of double lined X’s with open circles in the diamond shaped spaces between X’s. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd: Stylistic Genre Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Proximal Rim Painted, under free hand Purple-Blue, Intense Dark Trellis Band 39 Individual A
Trellis Band 38
Description: Similar to Trellis Band 37, but with single lined X’s instead of double: Single lined X’s create a single-row band. A single lined cross is painted at the junction of each cross, creating an asterisk. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd: Stylistic Genre Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior… Read more »
Trellis Band 37
Description: Double lined X’s create a single-row band. A single lined cross is painted at the junction of each cross. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd: Stylistic Genre Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Proximal Rim Painted, under free hand Purple-Blue, Intense Dark Trellis Band 37 Individual A
