Description: Series of alternating lines that cross each other at an angle. The decorative technique for this stylistic element can be either molded (as seen in the first example) or hand painted (seen below). Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example for Example A:… Read more »

Description: Trellis 2 is characterized by double-lined Xs that have a cross at the intersection of each X. Half-circles connect each triangular segment created by the double-lined Xs. 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… Read more »

Description: Trellis 1 occurs most often in patches on the vessel, rather than in a band format.  It is characterized by the crossed lines that form one or more levels of diamond- or square-shaped lattice. A small X is painted at the intersection of each line. Most often seen on overglaze Chinese porcelain. Stylistic Genre:… Read more »

Description: Any element that resembles a tree. The type of tree is unimportant; a palm tree, an evergreen tree, and a deciduous tree would all be a “Tree” stylistic element. 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… Read more »

Description: The simplest of slip decoration, Trailed is used to describe freehand slip decoration where the slip is applied to a vessel in straight and/or curved lines; nothing is done to the slip after it is laid down. Note that only the color that is trailed onto the vessel is recorded in the Decorative Technique… Read more »

Description: Tortoiseshell decoration consists of a brown speckling under a clear lead-fluxed glaze. Stylistic Genre: Not Applicable Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Not Applicable Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Body Applied Powder/Crystals Yellow-Red, Muted Dark Tortoiseshell Individual A  

Description: A series of parallel lines incised on the lip of a vessel that is oriented more or less perpendicular to the rim itself. Seen primarily on coarsewares like Colonoware and Native American coarseware. Stylistic Genre: Not Applicable Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre Not Applicable Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element… Read more »

Description: A textured element is when the body of the vessel has been left rough and unfinished. The effect is less regular than spalling. It has a texture similar to a stuccoed house or ceiling. Stylistic Genre: Not Applicable Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd: Stylistic Genre Not Applicable Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element… Read more »

Description: Alternating right side up and upside down Ts characterize this band. The Ts are bound by two to four plain bands. Seen most often on overglaze porcelain. 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… Read more »

Description: A cross with its arms bent at right angles, facing either right or left; a common Buddhist element. 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 Body Painted under,… Read more »