Description: Repeated half-circles with smaller “teardrops” drawn between each half-circle characterizes this Swag 6.  These circles are suspended from a single line. 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… Read more »

Description: This swag is characterized by interlaced, arching half-circles that have flowers suspended from the point where the half-circles meet.  A single painted dot is placed between each suspended flower. 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… Read more »

Description: This swag is defined by flowers and leaves hanging from a curved line (stem) with petals and leaves. Most often seen in combination with Plain Band 4. 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… Read more »

Description: Wavy line is suspended from a single plain band encircling the vessel rim. A ribbon-like bow hangs from the meeting point of the wavy band and straight band. Most often seen on overglazed Chinese porcelain. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging… Read more »

Description: Solid half-circles outlined by a thin line, or scallop band. A three-line tassel hangs from the corners of the half-circles, where the thin line meets. 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: Stippled can be used to describe both molded and painted surfaces.  Stippling is characterized by small, densely repeated dots that are either molded or painted. 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… Read more »

Description: Any element that has multiple lines intersecting at all angles that form a star or an asterisk and is not associated with a band or other larger 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 Polychrome, warm… Read more »

Description: This element is a repeating pattern of molded squares. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on acombination 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 Not Applied Color Squares Individual A  

Description: This band differs from other spearhead bands in that it is composed of a two-lobed spearhead instead of three lobes. It is very similar to Spearhead Band 10 except the spearheads here are oriented toward the rim. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and… Read more »

Description: This band is suspended from a single line. Connected open circles (with smaller filled circles inside them) form a band. A spearhead is placed at each junction of circles. The spearhead is composed of dots aligned vertically. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and… Read more »