Description: Scallop Band 3 is characterized by a continuous band of elongated half-circles painted between two plain bands. Inside each half-circle is a straight line extending from the plain band but not the full length of the half-circle. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and… Read more »

Description: Scallop Band 2 is characterized by a continuous band of small half-circles painted between two, thin plain bands. Unlike Scallop Band 1, the half-circles in Scallop Band 2 do not touch the bottom plain band. Attached to the base of each half-circle is a single dot or short line. The half-circles may be empty… Read more »

Description: Scallop Band 1 is characterized by a continuous band of elongated half-circles enclosed between two plain bands. Directly outside the enclosed band and underneath each rounded portion of the half-circle, sit two separate dots painted one on top of the other (in a vertical formation). This band is most often seen on overglazed Chinese… Read more »

Description: Characterized by a scalloped edge with a row of dots below the rim. The dots are molded on this example, but can also be 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 Molded Edge Decoration,… Read more »

Description: Painted element resembling layers of fish scales. Unlike fish roe, the scales appear to be oriented in an upwards direction.  Extending from the bottom point of each scale are thin fingers, somewhat botanical in appearance. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging… Read more »

Description: Molded element resembling layers of fish scales. 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 Not Applicable Scales 01 Individual A Exterior Body… Read more »

Description: A molded scalloped rim with single raised rib (sometimes as subtle as a slight rounded bump) where the rim meets the lip. At intervals, a molded line extends down from the scalloped rim onto the marley, creating small points. This differs from Queen’s Shape patterns, where the molded line extends from the rim all… Read more »

Description: Composed of a row of impressed leaf-shaped pieces, each with impressed, vertical connected chevrons like “veins” of a leaf. 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… Read more »

Description: Roulette Band 12 consists of impressed or raised lines forming linked chevrons oriented in opposite directions. Each chevron pair is separated by another raised line in the center of the band. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:… Read more »

Description: This band is similar to Roulette Band 10: A series of connected circles (ovals, in this case) with vertical lines at oval junctions. Unlike Roulette Band 10, no horizontal line runs through the middle of this band. This example is flanked by a plain band above and below. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this… Read more »