Description: A series of connected circles with vertical lines at circle junctions. A dashed line runs horizontally through 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 Slipware, factory made Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element… Read more »

Description: This band consists of a single incised/rouletted band with diced square bands above and below the incised plain 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 Not Applicable Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element… Read more »

Description: This band consists of stacked rows of circular elements. The rows are staggered so that the elements line up continuously diagonally. The elements can be either depressed or raised. 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 consists of repeated impressed “staple”-like shapes.  The impressed shapes have three sides and all sides form right angles with each other. 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… Read more »

  Description: A series of repeating chevrons running in the same direction. The chevrons may or may not extend from a central line. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element.   Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherds:   Stylistic Genre Slipware, factory made Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color… Read more »

Description: A chevron-like band with leaves and berries impressed into the clay characterizes Roulette Band 1. The leaves radiate from a center dot, or “berry,” which are all connected via a centerline that encircles the entire vessel. Cataloging Example for Depicted Sherd:   Stylistic Genre None (leave field blank) Interior/Exterior Location Decorative Technique Color Stylistic Element… Read more »

Description: Sinuous abstract lines that have knots or bows characterize a ribbon element. This is not to be confused with Swag 2, a swag that incorporates a more structured ribbon motif along the rim of a vessel. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element…. Read more »

Description: Ribbed, three lines are most often seen on the handle of Chinese porcelain teawares. Three molded ribs on the exterior of a handle lie adjacent to one another. The three ribs can look at bit like a cockscomb. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color,… Read more »

Description: A molded portion of a vessel that has long convex ridges. Note the difference between “flutes” and “ribs”: flutes are concave and ribs are convex. 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… Read more »

Description: Radiating Lines is characterized by painted lines that radiate from a central point.  In this example, Radiating Lines are painted on a lid finial, with the center point being the pointed top of the finial. Stylistic Genre: The genre for this stylistic element depends on a combination of decorative technique, color, and element. Cataloging… Read more »