Description: A single band of wavy dots enclosed by two, parallel wavy lines. Seen most often on overglaze Chinese 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 10 Individual A  

Description: This element consists of a single straight line with a wavy line overlapping it.   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 Neutrals, Dark Wavy Band 11 Individual A Exterior Proximal Rim Painted, under free hand… Read more »

Description: A series of single lines, forming a lattice pattern. Lines than bound this band may vary in color.   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, Intense Dark Trellis Band 25 Individual A Interior Proximal Rim… Read more »

Description: This band consists of a series of connected alternating single-line Xs and double line Xs. The Xs are attached to a single band, above, with open half-circles.   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,… Read more »

Description: Two wavy bands that are offset and stacked on top of each other.   Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Slipware, factory made Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Proximal Rim Slip, inlaid Neutrals, Dark Wavy Band 13 Individual A  

Description: A series of crossed double lines forming a lattice pattern. 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 23 Individual A  

Description: A single, solid wavy band similar to Wavy Band 03, but with feathery wisps extending from the underside of the band (Note: This band is pictured here with Fish Roe Band 05).   Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Overglaze, handpainted Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Proximal Rim… Read more »

Description: This band consists of a series of concentric Xs or crosshatching with an interrupted circle behind each X (so that it is divided into quarters by the X).   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… Read more »

Description: This band is similar to Trellis Band 18.  It consists of concentric Xs or crosshatching with a connected X (Trellis Band 18 has a disconnected X) inside the diamond-shaped cells between the Xs. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Proximal Rim… Read more »

Description: One or more incised or molded bands encircling a vessel in a zigzag pattern.   Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd: Stylistic Genre Not Applicable Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Proximal Rim Incised, lathe/engine-Turned No Applied Color Wavy Band 16 Individual A