Swag Band 17

Description: A single oval/lozenge-shaped vertical element or swag hangs from the troughs of a dogtooth band. 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 Polychrome Warm Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Interior Proximal Rim Painted, under… Read more »

Swag Band 16

Description: Two solid bands, one thick one thin, from which the swag descends. The swag itself consists of hanging scallops with brown and green leaves, and a tassel with green and brown leaves hangs from the corners of the half-circles. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element…. Read more »

Swag Band 15

Description: Connected half-circles with a single vertical line at each junction and a cross within each trough. 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 Slipware, factory made Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Proximal Rim Slip,… Read more »

Swag Band 14

Description: A solid scallop band outlined with open scallops. A three-prong spearhead is placed at each scallop junction with a single dot beneath each spearhead point. 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… Read more »

Swag Band 13

Description: An oversized, elongated scallop band composed of various botanical elements. An open circle is located at the peak of each swag and a large radial bloom is located at the trough of each swag. Smaller radial botanical clusters are located at regular intervals along the scalloped band. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element… Read more »

Swag Band 12

Description: A simple scallop band with a three-prong tassel at the junction between scallops. A single dot floats below the band at the midpoint of each scallop, alternating with the tassels. 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 Polychrome,… Read more »

Swag Band 11

Description: Connected half-circles with solid half circles within them form a band. Four ovals form a diamond shape at the junction between half circles. 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… Read more »

Swag Band 10

Description: Connected half-circles separated by a single vertical line at each junction. 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 Exterior Proximal Rim Painted, under free hand Purple-Blue, Intense Dark… Read more »

Swag Band 09

Description: A single row of half circles extending from a single line above. 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 Not Applicable Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Body Molded No applied color Swag Band 09… Read more »

Swag Band 07

Description: Solid triangles hanging down from a single band, outlined by a zigzag. Three-lined tassels radiating downward between the triangles. 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 Polychrome, warm Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Colo  r Stylistic Element Motif Exterior Proximal… Read more »