Description: Four oblong lobes forming an X, with half-circles in the triangular spaces at the top and bottom of the X. In the diamond-shaped cell between the oblong, lobed Xs is a normal, single-lined X. A variant of this band has half-circles on either side of the X in addition to the top and bottom… Read more »

Description: This is an open circle with a diamond in the center, forming 5 compartments (including the center of the diamond). Each compartment has a dot in the middle. 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… Read more »

Description: The basis of this band is the classic crossed lines that form one or more levels of diamond-shaped lattice. The defining characteristic of this band is the small circle or square painted around each intersection of crossed lines.   Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color… Read more »

Description: Repeating double-lined Xs with dash decoration in the interstices characterize this band. A single dash is painted in the upper and lower open triangular spaces made by the Xs while groups of four dashes (forming either an “X” or a cross) fill the open diamond-shaped spaces. This band is identical to Trellis Band 05… Read more »

Description: Solid-lined Xs that alternate with smaller, nonintersecting dashed Xs define Trellis Band 07.  This band is identical to Trellis Band 12 except that it has double-lined Xs.   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: Intersecting parallel lines arranged on a diagonal to form a crosshatching pattern. Small ticks project downward into each diamond-shaped cell.   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 06 Individual A… Read more »

Description: This detailed trellis band is characterized by repeating double-lined Xs that have a cross where the double-lined Xs meet. There are two short ticks at the upper and lower junctions of the double-crossed Xs. This band is also seen with triple-lined Xs.   Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior… Read more »

Description: Alternating single and double-lined Xs bounded by two to four horizontal bands. This band can have a solid, colored background. If the band has a colored background, record the color of the background; otherwise, simply record the color of the Xs.   Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Handpainted Blue Interior/Exterior Location… Read more »

Description: This Trellis Band is characterized by intersecting parallel lines that are most often arranged on a diagonal to form a diamond pattern. A small X or cross is painted at the intersection of each line. The background of the band can be shaded with a darker blue or it can be left blank.  … Read more »

Description: A combination of alternating lines and dots define Trellis Band 01. Three vertical, parallel lines bound both sides of seven dots or ticks. Six of the dots/ticks form a circle with the seventh in the center of that circle. This pattern of lines and dot circles continues in a band around the vessel. Stylistic… Read more »